Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits western Colombia; search and rescue continues for thousands missing

Two weeks after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake rocked Western Colombia, at least 329 people are dead, more than 4,500 are hurt, and hundreds are still missing. NBC News' George Solis reports.

More than 260,000 people across 15 departments affected by most devastating quake to strike country this century

BOGOTA — The powerful earthquake that killed hundreds of people in western Colombia caused $9.57 billion in economic losses, President Abelardo de la Espriella said on Tuesday, issuing a preliminary estimate. The 7.4-magnitude tremor, which struck on August 10, was the most powerful in Colombia in nearly half a century. The death toll stands at 289, with a further 4,187 injured and 143 missing. Nearly 27,000 homes were destroyed, leaving many people sleeping in the streets or in public parks. Dozens of hospitals and schools also collapsed or were damaged. "Imagine the scale of the disaster," said De la Espriella, a political novice who took office just three days before the disaster. The crisis has been a baptism of fire for De la Espriella, a right-wing lawyer and business magnate who was elected on a promise to flush out the drug-trafficking rebels that control part of Colombia. He said Tuesday he had tasked his housing minister with launching a "miracle" reconstruction plan, with the backing of the private sector. But the minister, Jaime Andres Beltran, has been under fire for taking a

The 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia last week, killing 280 people, injuring over 4,000 and leaving 143 missing.

The 7.4-magnitude quake struck on Monday, toppling apartment blocks, damaging homes, schools and hospitals, sending residents into the streets across western Colombia.

The director of Colombia’s disaster management agency UNGRD said Thursday that at least 273 people died and that 377 were missing from the region that was struck by a 7.4M earthquake on Monday. According to UNGRD director David Tamayo, the earthquake affected a total of 97,515 people. So far, rescue workers and neighbors were able […] The post Colombia says 377 still missing three days after 7.4M earthquake appeared first on Colombia News.

Active rescue operations continued in western Colombia through into Wednesday morning following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake.

The death toll from Monday’s 7.4-magnitude earthquake in western Colombia has risen to more than 200, as rescuers race against time to find survivors trapped beneath collapsed buildings. On Tuesday, a 32-year-old woman was pulled alive from the rubble, but many others remain missing. The disaster is the first major challenge for President Abelardo de la Espriella, who was inaugurated last Friday. I spoke earlier to France 24’s Maria Clara Calle in Cali, one of the cities affected by the quake.

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The worst earthquake on record hit Colombia on Monday, measuring a magnitude of 7.4. Colombia's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, said at least 181 people are dead, with hundreds more missing. Lilia Luciano reports from Colombia.

More than 1,300 people have been injured and hundreds of buildings levelled after Monday's 7.4-magnitude earthquake.

Hundreds of rescue workers have been deployed in hardest hit cities trying to free victims still trapped under the rubble. Hundreds of people are still missing.

Mayors and governors from Cali, Pereira, Choco and Manizales said Tuesday at least 179 people died in those four areas during Monday's 7.4 magnitude earthquake.

The 7.4-magnitude quake shattered parts of western Colombia, including the coastal Choco region

More than 160 people have been killed after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit Colombia. Rescue teams continue to search beneath the rubble for survivors. Andres Bayona reports from the ground in Bogotá.

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 169 people, injuring 700 and leaving 188 missing as the president declared a national disaster.

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, damaging hundreds of buildings and leaving many trapped under debris while their loved ones and rescue workers searched through rubble.

At least 224 people have been killed in Colombia following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake which struck the western part of the country. With thousands of people still missing, authorities are warning the number of casualties could continue to climb.

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake has killed at least 169 people and injured more than 600 in Colombia, with rescuers searching for survivors.

The 7.4-magnitude earthquake tore through Colombia's coffee-growing heartland early on Monday, killing at least 164 people.

The magnitude-7.4 quake collapsed buildings and caused widespread damage in the South American country.

Search and rescue efforts resumed Tuesday in dozens of cities and towns in western Colombia after a Monday’s 7.4 magnitude earthquake left over 3000 missing, with many trapped under the debris.

Search and rescue efforts resumed Tuesday in dozens of cities and towns in western Colombia after a Monday’s 7.4 magnitude earthquake left over 3,000 missing, with many trapped under the debris. Mayors and governors from Cali, Pereira, Choco and Manizalez said Tuesday at least 179 people had died in those four areas; the federal government, […]

Officials say more than 111 people have died and more are missing after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on Monday. There's now an urgent search for survivors. Lilia Luciano reports.

A 7.4-magnitude quake devastated western Colombia, killing 132, destroying buildings and leaving hundreds missing.

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake kills at least 132 people and causes widespread damage in western Colombia.

The 7.4-magnitude quake struck cities across Colombia's western region shortly after 7:30 am, sending panicked residents onto the streets.

The 7.4-magnitude quake, which killed more than 100 people and damaged hundreds of buildings, was the strongest recorded in Colombia in a decade.

The 7.4-magnitude earthquake tore through Colombia's coffee-growing heartland, killing at least 164 people.

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people across the country. The epicenter was located in San José del Palmar, in the department of Chocó, about 240 kilometers (150 miles) west of Bogotá, at a depth of 107 kilometers at 7:34 a.m. (local time, 8:34 a.m. Miami time), the … The post Powerful earthquake in Colombia kills more than 100 people appeared first on Egypt Independent.

At least 111 people have died and others are trapped after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Colombia.

At least 111 people have died and others are trapped after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Colombia.

At least 111 people have died and others are trapped after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Colombia.

Rescue operations are underway after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, leaving several dead and hundreds missing.

Rescuers in western Colombia worked through the night and into Tuesday searching for survivors beneath the wreckage after a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake devastated parts of the country’s coffee-growing region on Monday. At least 164 people have been killed and authorities are warning the number of casualties could still climb.

Follow live updates as rescuers search for survivors after a 7.4-magnitude quake that has claimed the lives of at least 164 people in Colombia.

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, damaging hundreds of buildings and leaving many trapped under debris while their loved ones and rescue workers searched through rubble.

The 7.4 magnitude earthquake rattled Cali, Quibdo, Pereira and numerous other cities and towns in west Colombia, killing at least 111 people and damaging hundreds of buildings

BOGOTA, Colombia — Search and rescue efforts were underway early Tuesday in dozens of cities and towns in western Colombia after a powerful earthquake struck the region, killing at least 111 people and leaving many trapped under the debris of damaged and destroyed buildings. Monday's 7.4 magnitude earthquake rattled Cali, Quibdo, Pereira and numerous other cities and towns. Around 1,600 buildings were reported damaged or collapsed. Soldiers, rescue personnel and families picked through the rubble, removing and passing large pieces of concrete by hand down lines of volunteers. President Abelardo de la Espriella said Monday afternoon at least 111 people had died. Families posted information about missing loved ones on citizen-run websites. By Monday night, more than 2,700 people had been reported missing. Dana Carolina Zamora posted an image of her missing 60-year-old uncle, Miguel Ángel Zamora, cradling his dog. The farmer was living in a rural area of El Cairo, not far from the epicenter of the quake in San Jose Del Palmar. Local authorities said 80% of El Cairo, a town of about 7,000

Search teams and civilians picked through the remains of destroyed buildings in the country's third-largest city, Cali, passing large pieces of concrete and rubble down a long line of volunteers.

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia near San Jose del Palmar, causing over 130 deaths and extensive damage in the Pacific region and central Andes, including collapsed hospitals and homes.

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake toppled dozens of buildings in western Colombia on Monday. President Abelardo de la Espriella said over 100 people were killed, and many others are missing in the rubble. Lilia Luciano is tracking the latest developments.

A powerful and deadly earthquake hit Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, toppling buildings and leaving a trail of destruction. Geoff Bennett reports.

More than 100 people are dead and many more are missing after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia Monday morning. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.

CALI, Colombia — A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, damaging hundreds of buildings and leaving many trapped under debris while their loved ones and rescue workers searched through rubble. Search teams and civilians picked through the remains of destroyed buildings in the country’s third-largest city, Cali, passing large pieces of concrete and other rubble down a long line of volunteers. “Our building has basically been left in ruins, and the building next to ours? Completely collapsed,” said Álvaro López, who cradled his dog as he watched the search. The desperate scene recalled […]...Keep on reading: Magnitude 7.4 earthquake rocks Colombia, killing at least 111 people

BOGOTA, Aug 10 (Reuters) - At least 111 people were killed after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia early on Monday, knocking down buildings across several cities and injuring 87 others, with still more residents trapped in the rubble.

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake damaged over 1,500 buildings, leaving an unknown number of people buried under rubble.

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia about 250 miles west of Bogotá on Monday. CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.

At least 111 people have been killed and dozens more injured after the 7.4 temblor hit the western part of the country, according to local officials.

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, damaging hundreds of buildings and leaving many trapped under debris while their loved…

BOGOTA, Colombia — A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, damaging hundreds of buildings and leaving many trapped under debris while their loved ones and rescue workers searched through rubble. Colombia’s President Abelardo de la Espriella said at least 87 people were injured and declared an emergency to expedite funding for the quake recovery while saying he would visit the disaster zone. “We aren’t going to leave people alone. They are in our hearts and we are going to tend to people with our full determination,” he said. The epicenter was in San Jose Del Palmar, a community of about 4,800 people in the Choco region about 250 miles (400 kilometers) west of Bogota, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake also was felt in neighboring Ecuador and Panama, though minimal damage was reported there. The quake ravaged cities across the west of the country, including Pereira, Quibdo, Cali and Manizales. Residents and search teams picked through the rubble of collapsed buildings amid concerns by authorities of aftershocks.

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake rattled western Colombia on Monday, causing widespread destruction and leaving at least 111 people dead.

The quake trapped residents under debris, leaving more injured and forcing people to evacuate their homes.

The quake trapped residents under debris, leaving more injured and forcing people to evacuate their homes.

The quake trapped residents under debris, leaving more injured and forcing people to evacuate their homes.

BOGOTA, Colombia — A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 79 people, trapping residents under debris of collapsed buildings and forcing people to evacuate their homes as far as the capital of Bogotá. The epicenter was in San Jose Del Palmar, a community of about 4,800 people in the Choco region about 250 miles (400 kilometers) west of Bogota, the U.S. Geological Survey and Colombia’s counterpart reported. The USGS said it struck at a depth of 66 miles (107 kilometers). The quake also was felt in neighboring Ecuador and Panama, though minimal damage was reported there. Local officials confirmed that at least 40 people were killed in the Risaralda region, where the hard-hit city of Pereira is located, and 27 people in the Valle del Cauca region, where Colombia's third-biggest city, Cali, is located. At least three of those killed in Valle del Cauca were children, the governor said. Authorities also confirmed nine people were killed in Choco, two more in the Caldas region and a 73-year-old in the Antioquia region. Many more people acros

A powerful earthquake, measured at magnitude 7.4, has struck Colombia, killing dozens of people and trapping many under rubble. Cities including Cali, Pereira and Manizales were among the hardest-hit.

At least 111 people are dead after a destructive 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia.

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia, killing at least 111 people, trapping residents under the debris of collapsed buildings and forcing evacuations as far as the capital Bogota

At least 111 people were killed after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia early on Monday, collapsing buildings in several cities and trapping people under rubble. The 7.4 magnitude earthquake, according to the US Geological Survey, struck at a depth of 107 kilometres near San Jose del Palmar in Choco province on Colombia’s Pacific coast. […]

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 79 people, trapping residents under debris of collapsed buildings and forcing people to evacuate their homes as far as the capital of Bogota.

The quake left cities across the west of the country — Pereira, Quibdo, Cali and Manizales — ravaged.

At least 77 people were killed after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia early on Monday, leaving people trapped in the rubble of fallen buildings. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the 7.4 quake struck at a depth of 107 km (66 miles) near San José del Palmar, in Chocó, a sparsely populated province on […] The post Death toll rises after Colombia struck by 7.4 earthquake appeared first on nationnews.com.

A powerful earthquake, measured at magnitude 7.4, has struck Colombia, killing at least 73 people. Cities including Cali, Pereira and Manizales were among the hardest-hit.

Officials say at least 69 people have been killed in the quake, with some still trapped under rubble.

A powerful earthquake kills more than 47 people and topples buildings across western Colombia.

The 7.4-magnitude quake killed at least 47 people and left many more residents trapped under debris in cities across western Colombia on Monday.

The 7.4-magnitude quake killed at least 47 people and left many more residents trapped under debris in cities across western Colombia on Monday.

The 7.4-magnitude quake killed at least 47 people and left many more residents trapped under debris in cities across western Colombia on Monday.

At least 47 people were killed and dozens of buildings collapsed in cities across western Colombia on Monday after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the South American nation.

The quake trapped residents under debris, leaving more injured and forcing people to evacuate their homes as far as the capital of Bogotá.

The earthquake's epicenter was 5 kilometers east of San José del Palmar, Colombia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quake trapped residents under debris, leaving more injured and forcing people to evacuate their homes as far as the capital of Bogotá.

The earthquake's epicenter was at San José del Palmar, about 250 miles west of Colombia's capital, Bogota, officials said.