A magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes western Colombia on Monday morning, prompting reports of collapsed and severely damaged buildings in several cities. Colombia Reports says the quake occurs around 7:30, with its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar in the Chocó province, and notes damage reports in cities including Cali and Manizales, with additional reports in the broader region.
The Guardian reports that US and Colombian geological surveys register the earthquake at 7.34 am local time, with the epicentre in western Chocó. It also says the quake is felt in neighboring Venezuela. While both outlets describe significant impacts in multiple urban areas, they differ slightly in the reported timing and in the specific cities most prominently mentioned.
Overall, sources agree on the quake’s magnitude, its Chocó-area epicenter, and widespread shaking that leads to building damage in major towns and cities across western Colombia.
