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Powerful 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Colombia; Buildings Collapse, Evacuations Underway

कोलंबिया में 7.4 तीव्रता का भूकंप, इमारतें ढहीं, लोगों को निकाला गया

कोलंबियात 7.4 तीव्रतेचा भूकंप; इमारती कोसळल्या, लोकांना बाहेर काढण्याचे काम सुरू

কলম্বিয়ায় ৭.৪ মাত্রার ভূমিকম্প, বিধ্বস্ত একাধিক ভবন, শুরু উদ্ধারকার্য

கொலம்பியாவில் 7.4 ரிக்டர் நிலநடுக்கம்: கட்டிடங்கள் இடிந்து விழுந்தன, மக்கள் வெளியேற்றம்

కొలంబియాలో 7.4 తీవ్రతతో భూకంపం: భవనాలు కూలిపోయాయి, ప్రజల తరలింపు

કોલંબિયામાં 7.4 તીવ્રતાનો ભૂકંપ, ઇમારતો ધરાશાયી, લોકોને સુરક્ષિત સ્થળોએ ખસેડાયા

ਕੋਲੰਬੀਆ ਵਿੱਚ 7.4 ਤੀਬਰਤਾ ਦਾ ਭੂਚਾਲ, ਇਮਾਰਤਾਂ ਢਹਿ ਗਈਆਂ, ਲੋਕਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਸੁਰੱਖਿਅਤ ਥਾਵਾਂ 'ਤੇ ਲਿਜਾਇਆ ਗਿਆ

By AI News Desk 🕐 10 August 2026, 08:10 PM 🌍 World
Colombia Hit by 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake, Buildings Collapse

A devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia today, sending tremors across the South American nation and neighboring Ecuador. The powerful seismic event has prompted widespread evacuations as residents fled their homes and buildings for safety.

Buildings Collapse in Cali

The city of Cali, a major urban center in western Colombia, bore the brunt of the earthquake's destructive force. According to Mayor Alejandro Eder, at least 20 buildings collapsed in the immediate aftermath of the tremor on Monday. Tragically, initial reports indicate that people were trapped inside some of these collapsed structures.

Emergency services are working tirelessly to respond to the crisis. Mayor Eder has confirmed that the city has requested urgent assistance from specialized rescue teams based in the capital, Bogota, and the city of Medellin. These reinforcements are crucial to bolster local efforts in searching for survivors and providing immediate aid to those affected by the disaster.

The earthquake's impact was felt beyond Cali, with tremors reported in various other regions of Colombia and across the border in Ecuador, raising concerns about potential damage and casualties in those areas as well. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, but the collapsed buildings in Cali serve as a stark reminder of the earthquake's ferocity.

Authorities are urging residents to remain calm, stay away from damaged structures, and follow the guidance of emergency personnel. The immediate focus is on search and rescue operations, followed by assessing structural integrity and providing humanitarian assistance to those displaced. The international community is monitoring the situation closely, with potential offers of support expected to follow as the scale of the disaster becomes clearer.

This powerful earthquake serves as a critical reminder of the seismic vulnerability of the region. Further updates will be provided as rescue efforts continue and more information becomes available regarding the full impact of this significant natural disaster.

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