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Major earthquake rocks Colombia and other countries, causing damage and injuries
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Major earthquake rocks Colombia and other countries, causing damage and injuries

From Dawn · () English

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  • A powerful earthquake, with magnitudes reported differently by Colombian and U.S. geological services, struck Colombia and nearby countries.
  • The quake caused significant damage and injuries, with at least 20 buildings collapsing in Cali and people trapped.
  • Evacuations occurred in Bogota, and the Choco province reported injuries and serious building damage.

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6, according to Colombia's geological service, or 7.4 from the U.S. Geological Survey, rocked Colombia and neighboring countries on Monday. The tremor, originating 100 kilometers underground in western Colombia, was felt as far north as Panama and in Ecuador.

In Cali, Colombia's third-largest city, Mayor Alejandro Eder reported "major damage" with at least 20 buildings collapsing and people trapped inside. Rescue teams have been requested from Bogota and Medellin to assist in the aftermath. Footage showed buildings with facades torn off.

The capital city, Bogota, experienced building evacuations as emergency sirens wailed, prompting residents to flee into the streets. The governor of Choco province also reported injuries and serious damage to buildings in the provincial capital, Quibdo.

major damage

— Alejandro EderThe mayor of Cali describing the impact of the earthquake on his city.
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