Major 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake in Colombia Kills Over 160 People
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake has struck Colombia, leaving at least 160 people dead and causing widespread destruction in major cities like Cali. Experts point to structural vulnerabilities and historical building practices to explain the high level of building collapses.
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- France 24 — Colombia rescuers race against the clock to search for earthquake survivors
- The Guardian — Colombia reels after major earthquake kills at least 130 | First Thing
- Al Jazeera — Baby among those rescued as hundreds feared missing after Colombia quake
- NPR — 1 year in, National Guard became a part of D.C. life. And, deadly quake hits Colombia
- France 24 — Colombia: Eyewitness films moment earthquake hits
- The Independent — Colombia earthquake latest: More than 160 killed after 7.4 tremor leaves ‘trail of destruction’
- BBC — Watch: Family escapes home during Colombia earthquake
- Al Jazeera — Colombia quake: Frantic search for survivors as over 2,700 reported missing
- The Independent — I’ve studied Colombia for years. Here’s why the earthquake was so destructive
- NPR — Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people
- BBC — Watch: Moment powerful earthquake shakes Colombia and crumbles buildings
- Deutsche Welle — Colombia earthquake: Death toll rises to over 100
- Al Jazeera — Earthquake with 7.4 magnitude hits Colombia, killing at least 20
- Deutsche Welle — Colombia: Several killed after large earthquake rocks region
- The Guardian — 7.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Colombia, causing serious damage – latest news
- The Guardian — Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes western Colombia