Colombia’s death toll will rise as rescuers reach remote Choco communities and clear collapsed buildings.
The scale of casualties and infrastructure damage, combined with difficult access to rural areas, raises the risk of a prolonged rescue and recovery effort and a higher final toll.
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The scale of casualties and infrastructure damage, combined with difficult access to rural areas, raises the risk of a prolonged rescue and recovery effort and a higher final toll.
Curated summary
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 111 people and damaging hundreds of buildings, according to President Abelardo de la Espriella. He declared an emergency to speed recovery funding and said he will visit the disaster zone in Choco. 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.
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YouTube·NDTVColombia Earthquake | 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Colombia, Ecuador; 47 Killed, Buildings Collapse
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YouTube·Queen City NewsMagnitude 7.4 quake hits western Colombia, killing at least 111 people
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YouTube·CNN-News18Colombia Earthquake: 7.4-Magnitude Quake Kills Over 100, Massive Destruction Across Region | 4K
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YouTube·NDTVColombia Temblor | 47 Killed After 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Colombia | Colombia Earthquake
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YouTube·Associated PressColombia residents search rubble after 7.4 magnitude earthquake kills at least 111
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Colombia earthquake kills at least 111 as emergency declared and searches continue
A 7.4 quake hit western Colombia, collapsing buildings and pushing authorities into emergency response mode.
