Death toll rises following magnitude 7.4 earthquake in western Colombia

Emergency crews in western Colombia are searching for survivors after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the Chocó department near San José del Palmar. The tremor occurred at a depth of roughly 80 to 107 kilometers and caused widespread shaking across major urban areas including Medellín, Cali, and Bogotá.

In Cali, local officials reported that at least 20 structures collapsed, leaving residents trapped beneath rubble. Casualty figures fluctuate among reporting agencies as disaster response operations proceed. Initial casualty estimates vary significantly across news outlets, with reported death tolls ranging from at least 47 to over 80 people, along with dozens of injuries. Search and rescue operations remain active across impacted municipalities.

Sources: Avaz, CDM, HRT Vijesti, Index, Klix