SCORES DEAD AFTER POWERFUL EARTHQUAKE STRIKES WESTERN COLOMBIA

A 7.4‑magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia at 7:34 am local time on Monday, collapsing buildings and killing more than 100 people, according to the US and Colombian geological surveys. The quake’s epicenter was in the Chocó department and its tremors were felt in nearby Venezuela.

The magnitude‑7.4 shock caused extensive damage in major cities such as Cali and Pereira, with reports of collapsed structures and widespread destruction. The United States Geological Survey and Colombia’s own service both confirmed the quake’s strength and the high casualty toll. In addition, residents of neighboring Venezuela reported feeling the aftershocks, a country that was already reeling from a deadly double‑earthquake event on June 24.

Western Colombia lies on a fault line prone to strong seismic activity, making such events a persistent risk. The recent earthquake follows the June 24 double‑shock that already left Venezuela grappling with widespread devastation.

• Magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck at 7:34 am local time on Monday
• Epicenter located in the Chocó department; major damage in Cali and Pereira
• Over 100 fatalities and extensive building collapse reported
• US and Colombian geological surveys confirmed the quake’s strength and death toll
• Tremors felt in Venezuela, which recently endured a double‑earthquake on June 24

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