A powerful earthquake of 7.4 magnitude has hit Colombia, causing at least 111 deaths and widespread damage to buildings.
A strong earthquake has shaken Colombia very badly. According to the Colombian Geological Service, the earthquake of 7.4 magnitude occurred at 7:34 AM local time. Sadly, at least 111 people has lost their lives in this terrible disaster.
Rescue Operations and Damage Reports
Government officials fear that the number of deaths could go up in the coming days. They said that a very large number of people are suspected to be trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings.
The epicenter of this earthquake was near San Jose del Palmar, which is located in Choco province. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 103 kilometers. Many areas have been affected, including Pereira, Cali, Manizales, Quibdo, and Medellin.
In Pereira city alone, at least 40 people died and 65 buildings completely collapsed. Also, in Cali, 32 buildings got damaged. More than 1,500 houses are affected across the whole country because of this earthquake.
Government Declares National Disaster
Looking at the bad situation, the government has declared a state of national disaster. This will allow the authorities to use special powers to do rescue and relief works quickly. As the rescue teams are still searching the area, the details of total damage might increase further.
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