A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia Monday morning, killing at least 26 people and collapsing over two dozen buildings, primarily in the city of Cali. The quake hit at 7:35 a.m. local time and lasted approximately four minutes, with an epicenter located 5 kilometers east of San José del Palmar, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Mayor Alejandro Eder of Cali stated that more than two dozen structures had collapsed in the city, trapping people inside, and has requested disaster teams from Bogota and Medellin for support. At least 20 buildings are reported collapsed in Cali.
The earthquake’s depth was reported differently by Colombia's geological service at 60 miles and the US Geological Survey (USGS) at 110km. Mayor Mauricio Salazar of Pereira, approximately 190 miles from Bogota, said that 18 people died in his city, describing the situation as “critical.” Two additional deaths were reported in Manizales by its mayor, Jorge. Firefighters in Cali are currently inspecting buildings for structural damage.
The number of confirmed fatalities varies across reports, ranging from 20 to 47. While most sources agree on a magnitude of 7.4, the precise death toll remains unsettled as rescue efforts continue. No right-leaning outlets reported on this story.
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