Rescue teams in Colombia continue searching for survivors after a powerful earthquake strikes the country’s western region, including areas such as Cali and the central Andes. Multiple outlets report a second day of search-and-rescue activity as emergency workers clear collapsed buildings and rubble to locate people trapped underground.
Casualties are reported as continuing to rise. Bloomberg and other outlets cite a death toll approaching (or nearing) around 170, while France 24, Globe and Mail, and Euronews describe fatalities of more than 130, along with hundreds injured and many missing. The quake is described as Colombia’s strongest in decades (or in a decade), causing widespread damage, including smashed or collapsed dozens of buildings.
Outlets differ mainly in emphasis and timing: some highlight the early urgency of searches with volunteers and improvised tools, while others focus on the scale of damage and the ongoing multi-day effort. All describe rescuers racing against time as authorities assess the impact and coordinate response across affected communities.
