The American Geological Institute (USGS) recorded an earthquake at 7:34 a.m. local time. The epicenter was located near San Jose del Palmar within the department of Chocó, at a depth of 107 kilometers.
Initial reports following the seismic event indicated significant casualties, with sources reporting at least 20 fatalities. The powerful earthquake has caused widespread disruption across Colombia. In addition to the reports from the department of Chocó, other regions have sustained considerable damage.
Officials confirmed that the impact was severe, with reports detailing significant damage to livestock; specifically, in the department of Cali, approximately 20 herds were reportedly buried. Nubia Carolina Córdoba Cuqui, the head of the department of Chocó, confirmed that from the main city of Quibdó, there were reports of injured individuals alongside serious damage to local herds. Compounding the immediate crisis, multiple sources have cited a powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake that has caused enormous damages across several cities in the country, including Pereira.
The incident underscores the scale of the natural disaster affecting Colombia. Authorities are responding to reports of widespread devastation across various departments, managing the aftermath of the powerful earthquake while assessing infrastructure integrity and providing aid to affected populations.
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