At least 20 killed as 7.4-magnitude quake rocks Colombia
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, causing at least 111 deaths and significant infrastructure damage. The government has declared a state of emergency as rescue operations continue in affected regions like Choco and Pereira.
Why it matters
The disaster represents a major humanitarian crisis requiring international aid and highlights the vulnerability of regional infrastructure to seismic activity.
Listen Summarise Colombia declared a state of emergency after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake killed 111 people and damaged over 1,000 buildings, with many trapped under rubble. The quake's epicentre was in the Choco region, severely affecting cities like Pereira, Manizales, Cali, and Quibdo, causing deaths, injuries, and widespread fear. International aid offers came from the US, EU, Israel, Mexico, Ecuador, and France, as rescue efforts continue amid ongoing aftershock concerns and infrastructure disruptions. AI generated
PEREIRA, Colombia – Colombia on Aug 10 declared a state of emergency following a powerful earthquake that caused at least 111 deaths and flattened dozens of buildings, trapping more victims underneath.
The 7.4-magnitude quake struck western Colombia at 7.34am (8.34pm in Singapore) and triggered a frantic search for survivors in several cities.
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