Devastating 7.4 Earthquake Hits Colombia | What We Know

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake has devastated western Colombia, leaving hundreds dead, more than 1,300 injured, and widespread destruction across Chocó, Valle del Cauca, the Coffee Axis, and beyond. Let's look at what happened, why the earthquake was felt across Colombia and neighboring countries, the ongoing rescue operation, and whether its connection to the heightened activity at Volcán Puracé is real—or a misconception. This is a developing story, and casualty figures may continue to change. If you’re in an affected area, share what you’re seeing on the ground.

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Finance Colombia Article: https://www.financecolombia.com/colombia-declares-national-disaster-after-magnitude-7-4-earthquake-kills-at-least-111/ Noticias Caracol — “Presidente Abelardo de la Espriella confirma 111 muertos y 87 heridos por terremoto en Colombia” https://www.noticiascaracol.com/colombia/presidente-abelardo-de-la-espriella-confirma-que-van-111-muertos-por-terremoto-en-colombia-rg10 USGS Event Feed: https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/feed/v1.0/detail/us6000tjl2.geojson El Colombiano — “Volcán Puracé: qué significa la alerta naranja y por qué fue declarada la calamidad pública”: https://www.elcolombiano.com/colombia/por-que-hay-alerta-naranja-volcan-purace-emergencia-KJ39569131 UNGRD — official Colombian disaster-response agency: https://www.gestiondelriesgo.gov.co/ Hydroelectric power in Colombia — Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydroelectric_power_in_Colombia World Map: Strebe, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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