Colombia Shaken by Major Earthquake | Albuquerque News

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake rocked western Colombia, causing widespread damage and forcing evacuations even in Bogotá. In Cali, at least 19 buildings collapsed, trapping residents—highlighting how rare such devastation is for the region. The quake reignites painful memories of the 1999 Armenia quake, which killed over 1,100. President Abelardo de la Espriella has taken charge, launching a recovery effort from San Jose del Palmar. This disaster comes on the heels of devastating quakes in Venezuela last month, adding to the region’s mounting crisis. 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/95e5fc450856f950