Colombia Devastated! 7.4 Earthquake Destroys Homes and Roads, Rescue Operations Underway
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, with its epicenter near the town of San José del Palmar in the Chocó region. The worst damage occurred in Pereira and Cali, where dozens of buildings collapsed and hundreds of people remain trapped under the rubble. The Colombian president declared a national disaster as rescue teams continued searching for survivors.
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AI GeneratedA powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, marking the strongest tremor in over a decade. The quake caused widespread destruction, particularly in the Chaco department and the coffee-growing region, resulting in dozens of fatalities and significant structural collapse. Millions felt the shaking across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela, prompting a massive rescue operation and international aid.