Colombia and Ecuador Shake Under Earthquake | Sydney News

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake rattled Colombia and Ecuador early one morning, causing major damage—especially in Colombia’s Choco province, where buildings collapsed and residents fled their homes. President Abelardo De La Espriella is on the ground leading the emergency response, reassuring citizens that the government is fully engaged. This quake follows devastating tremors in Venezuela just weeks ago, underscoring the region’s seismic vulnerability. Cities like Cali and Quibdo are grappling with structural damage, and airports were temporarily closed as a precaution. Thankfully, no tsunami threat was detected. Now, rescue teams are racing to help survivors while communities brace for recovery. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a08eccef80c3170f