NewzMore than a dozen buildings collapsed in aftermath of earthquake, which has also prompted evacuationsJorge Moncayo, a 64-year-old taxi driver in Colombia’s third-biggest city, Cali, said he saw plumes of dust shoot up across the city from him home in the mountains as buildings collapsed after the earthquake.Residents in the city and rescue workers were already searching the rubble of collapsed buildings Monday morning. The powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake was also felt in neighbouring Ecuador, with Colombia's president vowing a significant government response. The magnitude-7.4 quake had its epicentre near the Pacific Coast but could be felt in cities hundreds of kilometres away.
A significant earthquake jolted western Colombia on Monday, resulting in injuries and extensive destruction. Tragically, two fatalities occurred in Manizales, while in Cali, twenty structures collapsed. Air travel was halted at several airports in various cities.
The quake's impact was felt as far as Bogota and neighboring nations, raising concerns about possible aftershocks. Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella is actively overseeing emergency response and recovery efforts. A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake has struck western Colombia, causing serious damage to buildings and prompting evacuations as far away as Bogota.
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