Rescuers scramble for survivors with 180 dead in Colombia earthquake
Summary
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck western Colombia, causing more than 180 deaths and injuring nearly 2,600 people. Rescue teams are working to find survivors among collapsed buildings, mostly in the cities of Cali and Pereira, where many homes and structures were destroyed or damaged.Key Facts
- The earthquake happened early Monday morning at 07:34 local time.
- Official death toll is at least 181, but local reports suggest it could be over 240.
- Around 2,600 people were injured and about 200 others are still missing.
- Over 1,100 homes were destroyed and more than 8,000 homes were damaged.
- Cali and Pereira are the hardest hit cities; Cali reported 95 deaths and 239 people trapped.
- Several buildings, including a hospital and a school, collapsed in Cali, resulting in child fatalities.
- Authorities declared a state of emergency and imposed a curfew in some areas to prevent looting.
- More than 70 aftershocks have occurred since the main earthquake, causing ongoing fear and damage.
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