A 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes western Colombia and neighboring Ecuador, prompting people in affected areas to evacuate buildings. Multiple outlets report widespread public response immediately after the quake, as residents move to safer areas.
Several sources place the epicenter in San Jose Del Palmar in Colombia’s Choco region, about 250 miles (400 kilometers) west of Bogotá. PBS NewsHour adds that the governor of the department containing San Jose Del Palmar reports injuries and serious building damage, though it does not provide further details. Other outlets focus primarily on the earthquake’s magnitude and location, without adding additional specifics on casualties or the extent of damage.
Overall, the reports align on the earthquake’s size, the epicenter’s placement in Choco near San Jose Del Palmar, and evacuations following the shaking. Differences mainly concern the amount of information provided on injury numbers and damage assessments.
