Colombia hit by 7.4 quake causing building collapses

A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck Colombia and other countries in Latin America, causing severe damage, injuries, and the evacuation of buildings in Bogotá. Operations at six airports were also halted. The earthquake occurred at a depth of approximately 100 kilometers, with its epicenter near San Jose del Palmar in Chocó Province. Residents of Ecuador felt the tremor, and its effects were felt as far as Panama. The quake resulted in the collapse of 20 buildings in Cali, significant damage in the provincial capital of Quibdó, and harm to many facilities. There was widespread alert and displacement of civilians.

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