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Magnitude 7.4 earthquake devastates western Colombia, killing at least 111
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Colombia’s death toll will climb as rescuers reach remote Chocó villages and clear collapsed buildings.

A fast-escalating casualty event with difficult access constraints will test Colombia’s disaster response and drive regional humanitarian needs and market volatility.

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A fast-escalating casualty event with difficult access constraints will test Colombia’s disaster response and drive regional humanitarian needs and market volatility.

Curated summary

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people and damaging hundreds of buildings, according to President Abelardo de la Espriella. Authorities said the worst damage hit rural and hard-to-reach areas across the Pacific region, with search teams still checking rubble and the death toll likely to rise. Al Jazeera reported dozens of buildings collapsed, trapping residents under debris.

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Magnitude 7.4 earthquake devastates western Colombia, killing at least 111

Buildings collapsed across the Pacific region; Colombia’s president declared an emergency as rescue teams search rubble in remote areas.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution; Al Jazeera·2h ago
Read full article at Atlanta Journal-Constitution; Al Jazeera