Deadly Earthquake Strikes Western Colombia
At least 111 have been reported dead from the quake, which registered at 7.4 magnitude on the Richter scale, the USGS reported.
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10th, causing significant casualties. The quake’s epicenter was near San José del Palmar, approximately 250 miles west of Bogotá. President Abelardo de la Espriella declared an emergency to facilitate recovery efforts and reported at least 111 deaths and 87 injuries.
- A major earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck western Colombia on August 10th.
- The earthquake registered with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
- At least 111 people have died, and 87 have been injured.
- The epicenter was located near San José del Palmar.
- Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella declared an emergency to expedite recovery funding.
- The president plans to visit the disaster zone.
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