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Colombia earthquake kills 111, 1,577 buildings damaged
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday near San Jose del Palmar in Choco province, killing at least 111 people and injuring 87, President Abelardo de la Espriella said. The US…
The Story in Brief
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday near San Jose del Palmar in Choco province, killing at least 111 people and injuring 87, President Abelardo de la Espriella said. The US Geological Survey recorded the quake at a depth of 107 km. Tremors were felt in Bogota, Cali, Pereira, and as far as Ecuador and Panama.
Buildings collapsed across Pereira, Cali and Quibdo. Cali Mayor Alejandro Eder said people were trapped in at least 19 collapsed buildings. The Choco governor reported 1,577 residential buildings damaged and more than 60 collapsed, along with damage to 18 health centres and 52 schools. Risaralda province was the worst-hit area, its governor told Blu Radio. The Times of India reports 77 deaths and notes USGS warned fatalities 'could top 1,000'. President de la Espriella said he would personally lead the emergency response.
The Indian Opinion
The sharply different death tolls, Times Now and Rediff report 111, while Times of India says 77 and cites a USGS estimate that casualties 'could top 1,000', reveal how early disaster reporting can confuse. Some outlets focus on official counts, others on worst-case warnings. Indian readers should watch the next 48 hours: the final, verifiable toll from Colombia's government will tell us which numbers were sober and which were alarmist.
Sources (3): timesnownews.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com, rediff.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 3 sources linked above.
