Colombia Shaken by Devastating Earthquake | Chattanooga News

A devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 69 people and trapping many under rubble—its tremors rattled as far as Bogotá, triggering mass evacuations. The hardest-hit zones were Risaralda and Valle del Cauca, with cities like Pereira and Cali in ruins; children among the victims. Epicenter located on the Ring of Fire, this quake is now Colombia’s strongest in a decade, followed by two aftershocks that halted flights across the region. Survivors described chaos and gratitude for survival as rescue teams scramble amid fears of more quakes. The tragedy echoes recent disasters in Venezuela, prompting global solidarity and Colombia’s urgent mobilization for relief. 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/531d7024309de37a