Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people
- A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, resulting in at least 111 fatalities and significant damage to buildings.
- The quake, which is the strongest recorded in Colombia this century, affected cities including Cali, Pereira, Quibdo, and Manizales.
- Colombia's President declared a state of emergency to expedite recovery efforts, reporting around 1,600 buildings damaged.
- Search teams and civilians are working to find survivors among the rubble, with many residents reporting loved ones missing.
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people and damaging hundreds of buildings. The quake was felt in several cities, including Cali, Pereira, Quibdo, and Manizales, and was reported to be the strongest recorded in Colombia this century.
Colombia’s President Abelardo de la Espriella stated that at least 87 people were injured and around 1,600 buildings were damaged, including at least 61 that completely collapsed. He declared an emergency to expedite funding for recovery efforts, emphasizing the government's commitment to assist those affected.
Search teams and civilians are actively searching through rubble in affected areas, with many residents reporting their loved ones missing. A database has been created for individuals to report missing persons, which has already recorded over 2,000 entries, primarily from Cali and Pereira.
7.4级地震袭击哥伦比亚西部，造成至少111人遇难
周一，一场强烈的7.4级地震袭击了哥伦比亚西部，造成至少111人遇难和数百栋建筑物受损。这次地震波及了包括卡利、佩雷拉、基布多和马尼萨莱斯等多个城市，被认为是本世纪哥伦比亚记录的最强地震。
哥伦比亚总统阿贝拉多·德·拉·埃斯普里埃拉表示，至少有87人受伤，约1600栋建筑受损，其中至少61栋完全倒塌。他宣布进入紧急状态，以加快救援资金的拨付，强调政府将全力帮助受影响的人们。
搜救队和志愿者正在受灾地区积极搜寻幸存者，许多居民报告他们的亲人失踪。一个数据库已被创建，以便人们报告失踪人员，目前已记录超过2000条信息，主要来自卡利和佩雷拉。