Colombia Reels from Devastating Earthquake | Auckland News

A catastrophic 7.4-magnitude earthquake has shattered Colombia, killing over 240 and destroying more than 100 buildings—especially in the coffee region and along the Pacific coast. Cities like Pereira are in ruins, with rescue crews and volunteers forming human chains to dig through rubble, listening for trapped survivors. More than 1300 are injured, and thousands are homeless, sleeping on streets trembling from aftershocks. The newly elected president has declared a state of emergency and promised rent subsidies, while miraculous rescues—including a man and baby pulled from debris after a whistle—are sparking hope. Infrastructure is crippled across multiple cities, tremors rattled neighboring nations, and international aid—including $15 million from the U.S.—is pouring in as the search for survivors continues. 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/f8bf6316812db94a