A magnitude 7.4 earthquake has struck western Colombia, killing at least 111 people, according to NPR. Search teams and civilians are working through the remains of destroyed buildings in Cali, the country's third-largest city.
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Key facts
- A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, according to NPR.
- At least 111 people have been killed, NPR reports.
- Search teams and civilians are working through the rubble in Cali, Colombia's third-largest city.
- Volunteers formed a long line to pass pieces of concrete and rubble from destroyed buildings.
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake has struck western Colombia, killing at least 111 people, according to NPR.
Much of the visible response has centred on Cali, the country’s third-largest city. There, search teams and civilians picked through the remains of destroyed buildings, NPR reported.
Volunteers organised themselves into a long line, passing large pieces of concrete and rubble hand to hand as they worked to clear debris, according to NPR.
Further details on the full extent of the damage, casualties and the wider response were not yet available in the reporting.
Why it matters
An earthquake of this magnitude can cause significant loss of life and damage. The reported death toll and the rescue efforts in Cali point to the scale of the impact on the affected area.
Frequently asked questions
How strong was the Colombia earthquake?
The earthquake was magnitude 7.4, according to NPR.
How many people have died?
At least 111 people have been killed, according to NPR.
Which area was affected?
Western Colombia was struck, with search and rescue efforts reported in Cali, the country's third-largest city.
Timeline
- Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people
NPR News: Search teams and civilians picked through the remains of destroyed buildings in the country's third-largest city, Cali, passing large pieces of concrete and rubble down a long line of volunteers.