Main Facts On August 10, a powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, unleashing catastrophic destruction across the Chocó department and major urban centers, including Cali, Pereira, Quibdó, and Manizales. The disaster has resulted in the widespread collapse of residential homes, hospitals, schools, and critical transportation infrastructure. Families have been…
BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA — A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, unleashing widespread devastation across the Chocó department and major urban centers, including Cali, Pereira, Quibdó, and Manizales. The catastrophic tremor has reduced residential homes, critical healthcare facilities, and foundational infrastructure to rubble, displacing thousands of families…
