Colombia Earthquake Leaves 73 Dead | Wilmington News

A devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, collapsing buildings and leaving at least 73 dead as rescue crews scramble through rubble in cities like Pereira, Cali, and Buenaventura. With over 20 structures crumbled in Cali alone, two survivors — an elderly woman and a young girl — offer hope amid the chaos. Emergency teams are calling for reinforcements from Bogotá and Medellín, while air travel is grounded across nine departments as inspectors assess damage. The U.S. government is monitoring closely and urging American citizens to register for updates — the full toll and recovery efforts remain ongoing. 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/6158d15a6cd62fce