A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck near Cali, Colombia, with video capturing soldiers running from buildings at a military base as barracks were flattened, according to Al Jazeera.
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Key facts
- A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck near Cali, Colombia, according to Al Jazeera.
- Video shows soldiers running from buildings at a military base.
- Al Jazeera reported that military barracks were flattened in the quake.
- Details on casualties and the full extent of damage were not included in the initial report.
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck near the Colombian city of Cali, according to Al Jazeera, which published video footage capturing the moment the tremor hit a military base.
The video shows soldiers running from buildings at the base as the ground shook. According to the reporting, military barracks were flattened during the quake.
Al Jazeera reported the event in Cali, one of Colombia’s largest cities. The available footage focuses on the scene at the military base, where personnel were seen taking cover and fleeing structures as the shaking occurred.
Further details on casualties, the full extent of damage, and emergency response efforts were not included in the initial report.
Why it matters
Cali is one of Colombia's largest cities, and a quake of this magnitude near a populated area raises concern about wider damage. As of the initial report, the extent of casualties and destruction beyond the military base was not yet known.
Frequently asked questions
How strong was the Colombia earthquake?
According to Al Jazeera, the earthquake was magnitude 7.4.
Where did the earthquake strike?
The quake struck near Cali, Colombia, affecting a military base where soldiers were filmed fleeing buildings.
What did the video show?
The footage shows soldiers running from buildings at a military base in Cali as the earthquake flattened military barracks, according to Al Jazeera.
Timeline
- Soldiers take cover as Colombia quake flattens military barracks
Al Jazeera: Video shows soldiers running from buildings at a military base in Cali as a magnitude 7.4 earthquake