Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 164 people and collapsing buildings across several cities, while rescue crews worked into Tuesday to reach people still trapped beneath the wreckage.
The earthquake hit hardest in western Colombia, including Cali, Pereira and Manizales. Colombia’s Geological Service said it was the strongest earthquake recorded in the country this century.
President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a national emergency and sent soldiers, police and specialized rescue teams into the affected areas. The response is the first major crisis for de la Espriella, who took office only days before the earthquake.
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A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 164 people and collapsing buildings across several cities, while rescue crews worked into Tuesday to reach people still trapped beneath the wreckage.
The earthquake hit hardest in western Colombia, including Cali, Pereira and Manizales. Colombia’s Geological Service said it was the strongest earthquake recorded in the country this century.
President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a national emergency and sent soldiers, police and specialized rescue teams into the affected areas. The response is the first major crisis for de la Espriella, who took office only days before the earthquake.
Full story: san.com/cc/colombia-rescuers-race-critical-window-after-7-4-magnitude-earthquake/?utm_campaign=aud-dev&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_content=owned
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