At least 132 people have been killed by a magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Colombia's Chocó province near the Pacific coast, the BBC reports. It is described as the country's largest quake in years.
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Key facts
- At least 132 people have been killed, according to the BBC.
- The earthquake measured magnitude 7.4.
- Its epicentre was in Chocó province, near the Pacific Coast.
- The quake could be felt in cities hundreds of kilometres away.
- It is described as Colombia's largest earthquake in years.
At least 132 people have been killed after a powerful earthquake struck Colombia, according to the BBC. The quake is described as the country’s largest in years.
The BBC reports that the earthquake measured magnitude 7.4, making it a major seismic event capable of causing widespread damage.
The epicentre was located in Chocó province, near Colombia’s Pacific Coast, according to the BBC.
Despite the coastal location of the epicentre, the quake could be felt in cities hundreds of kilometres away, the BBC reports, indicating the scale and reach of the tremor.
The reported death toll of at least 132 underscores the severity of the disaster, though the BBC’s account provides limited additional detail at this stage.
Why it matters
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake is a major event with the potential for significant loss of life and infrastructure damage. With the tremor felt hundreds of kilometres from its epicentre, the impact may extend well beyond the immediate area around Chocó province.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were killed in the Colombia earthquake?
According to the BBC, at least 132 people have been killed.
Where was the earthquake's epicentre?
The BBC reports the epicentre was in Chocó province, near Colombia's Pacific Coast.
How strong was the earthquake?
The quake measured magnitude 7.4 and could be felt in cities hundreds of kilometres away, according to the BBC.
Timeline
- At least 169 killed in Colombia's largest earthquake in years
BBC World: More than 480 people were injured in the quakes, with more feared trapped under collapsed buildings.
- At least 132 killed in Colombia's largest earthquake in years
BBC World: The magnitude 7.4 quake had its epicentre in Chocó province, near the Pacific Coast, but could be felt in cities hundreds of kilometres away.