Colombia Rocked by Devastating 7.4M Earthquake | Buildings Collapse in Pereira

Colombia has just felt the impact of one of its most devastating earthquakes. At least 47 people lost their lives in the powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake that rocked the country; officials warned that the death toll could rise further. Dozens of buildings have been reduced to rubble, and there are fears that hundreds of people are trapped beneath the debris. Pereira Airport sustained serious damage, and terrified passengers were urgently evacuated to safe areas. In Cali, the tower of a historic Gothic cathedral collapsed, and 19 buildings were reduced to rubble. The tremor was so violent that it was felt even in neighboring Ecuador and Panama. This disaster—the strongest earthquake to hit Colombia in the past decade—has affected more than 20 municipalities. As rescue teams race against time and aftershocks continue to shake the region, today could be one of the deadliest days in the country’s recent history—subscribe to get the latest updates on developments.