At least 80 people have died following a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia, with the epicenter located in San José del Palmar in the northwestern department of Chocó. The tremor was felt strongly in the nation's capital, with alarms sounding and people evacuating to the streets as a precaution. The Colombian government has declared a state of national disaster, and rescue soldiers are being deployed to affected areas of the country. The department of Risaralda in western-central Colombia has emerged as a major source of fatalities, with at least 40 deaths confirmed there so far. The quake damaged airports in five other Colombian cities besides Pereira, including Manizales, Quibdó, Armenia, Cartago and Buenaventura, suspending flight operations. The Colombian Army is deploying five platoons of rescue soldiers to areas across Colombia that may require attention. The mayor of a town in Colombia’s western Chocó department told Caracol Radio that the earthquake felt there was the “strongest in our entire history.” The governor of Antioquia, the region that includes the city of Medellín, said a 73-year-old man had died in today’s strong earthquake. Four people, including three children, have been killed in the region of Valle del Cauca after an earthquake struck Colombia this morning, according to a local governor. The three children died following the collapse of a wall in the municipality of Calima El Darién, while the other person died in Zarzal. The governor of Antioquia, the region that includes the city of Medellín, said a 73-year-old man had died in today’s strong earthquake. Four people, including three children, have been killed in the region of Valle del Cauca after an earthquake struck Colombia this morning, according to a local governor. The three children died following the collapse of a wall in the municipality of Calima El Darién, while the other person died in Zarzal. The most populated cities likely affected include Zarzal, Pereira and Armenia. USGS estimates "significant casualties" could be among the potentially widespread damage based on the shaking, with a roughly one-in-three chance that fatalities could top 1,000. International leaders in the US, South America, Europe and the Middle East have offered to bolster rescue efforts in Colombia after a lethal 7.4 magnitude earthquake caused devastation in several cities, killing more than a dozen people and displacing scores more from their homes. The Trump Administration is "closely monitoring" the earthquake, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on X, adding that the US "stands ready to support the people of Colombia" and its leadership. The Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gave "solidarity and prayers" to Colombia after the quake on Monday, adding that Venezuelans know "firsthand how vital international solidarity is in the face of a tragedy of this magnitude." The El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele stated the government is "ready to provide immediate support with our rescue teams, medical personnel, paramedics, supplies, or any other assistance." Guatemala’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs published an emergency phone number for nationals in Colombia, urging them to "stay attentive to the instructions of local authorities and only consult official sources." Chilean President José Antonio Kast said that his country "knows the pain and challenges left in the wake of earthquakes" in a post on X, adding: "we are ready to provide whatever support Colombia needs." The president of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, wrote on X, "Colombia, Ecuador stands with you." "We place our USAR team at your disposal: 47 rescuers, specialized search dogs, and equipment capable of operating independently for 7 days," he said. "We are ready to mobilize whenever you need us." Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has convened an emergency committee to address the damage caused by the 7.4-magnitude earthquake in his country this morning, he said a short while ago. "I am heading to Bogotá to focus on addressing the emergency facing our country," de la Espriella wrote in a post on X. The president said that he will "personally lead efforts" to assist communities affected by the disaster from a post at Colombia’s National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD). At least two people have died in the central Colombian city of Manizales, according to Mayor Jorge Eduardo Rojas. "Many structures were affected; we have buildings that are totally or partially destroyed," Rojas said in a video posted to his X account. "We have two people who died as a result of the event or in circumstances closely related to it." Rojas also said that the city suspended service on the Manizales aerial cable car system due to structural damage, and that authorities are evacuating passengers. "All three lines are out of service," Rojas said. "Lines 1 and 2 have already been cleared, while the evacuation of passengers from Line 3 is ongoing." The governor of Antioquia, the region that includes the city of Medellín, said a 73-year-old man had died in today’s strong earthquake. Four people, including three children, have been killed in the region of Valle del Cauca after an earthquake struck Colombia this morning, according to a local governor. The three children died following the collapse of a wall in the municipality of Calima El Darién, while the other person died in Zarzal. The governor of Antioquia, the region that includes the city of Medellín, said a 73-year-old man had died in today’s strong earthquake. Four people, including three children, have been killed in the region of Valle del Cauca after an earthquake struck Colombia this morning, according to a local governor. The three children died following the collapse of a wall in the municipality of Calima El Darién, while the other person died in Zarzal. The most populated cities likely affected include Zarzal, Pereira and Armenia. USGS estimates "significant casualties" could be among the potentially widespread damage based on the shaking, with a roughly one-in-three chance that fatalities could top 1,000. International leaders in the US, South America, Europe and the Middle East have offered to bolster rescue efforts in Colombia after a lethal 7.4 magnitude earthquake caused devastation in several cities, killing more than a dozen people and displacing scores more from their homes. The Trump Administration is "closely monitoring" the earthquake, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on X, adding that the US "stands ready to support the people of Colombia" and its leadership. The Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gave "solidarity and prayers" to Colombia after the quake on Monday, adding that Venezuelans know "firsthand how vital international solidarity is in the face of a tragedy of this magnitude." The El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele stated the government is "ready to provide immediate support with our rescue teams, medical personnel, paramedics, supplies, or any other assistance." Guatemala’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs published an emergency phone number for nationals in Colombia, urging them to "stay attentive to the instructions of local authorities and only consult official sources." Chilean President José Antonio Kast said that his country "knows the pain and challenges left in the wake of earthquakes" in a post on X, adding: "we are ready to provide whatever support Colombia needs." The president of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, wrote on X, "Colombia, Ecuador stands with you." "We place our USAR team at your disposal: 47 rescuers, specialized search dogs, and equipment capable of operating independently for 7 days," he said. "We are ready to mobilize whenever you need us." Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has convened an emergency committee to address the damage caused by the 7.4-magnitude earthquake in his country this morning, he said a short while ago. "I am heading to Bogotá to focus on addressing the emergency facing our country," de la Espriella wrote in a post on X. The president said that he will "personally lead efforts" to assist communities affected by the disaster from a post at Colombia’s National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD). At least two people have died in the central Colombian city of Manizales, according to Mayor Jorge Eduardo Rojas. "Many structures were affected; we have buildings that are totally or partially destroyed," Rojas said in a video posted to his X account. "We have two people who died as a result of the event or in circumstances closely related to it." Rojas also said that the city suspended service on the Manizales aerial cable car system due to structural damage, and that authorities are evacuating passengers. "All three lines are out of service," Rojas said. "Lines 1 and 2 have already been cleared, while the evacuation of passengers from Line 3 is ongoing." The governor of Antioquia, the region that includes the city of Medellín, said a 73-year-old man had died in today’s strong earthquake. Four people, including three children, have been killed in the region of Valle del Cauca after an earthquake struck Colombia this morning, according to a local governor. The three children died following the collapse of a wall in the municipality of Calima El Darién, while the other person died in Zarzal. The governor of Antioquia, the region that includes the city of Medellín, said a 73-year-old man had died in today’s strong earthquake. Four people, including three children, have been killed in the region of Valle del Cauca after an earthquake struck Colombia this morning, according to a local governor. The three children died following the collapse of a wall in the municipality of Calima El Darién, while the other person died in Zarzal. The most populated cities likely affected include Zarzal, Pereira and Armenia. USGS estimates "significant casualties" could be among the potentially widespread damage based on the shaking, with a roughly one-in-three chance that fatalities could top 1,000. International leaders in the US, South America, Europe and the Middle East have offered to bolster rescue efforts in Colombia after a lethal 7.4 magnitude earthquake caused devastation in several cities, killing more than a dozen people and displacing scores more from their homes. The Trump Administration is "closely monitoring" the earthquake, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on X, adding that the US "stands ready to support the people of Colombia" and its leadership. The Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gave "solidarity and prayers" to Colombia after the quake on Monday, adding that Venezuelans know "firsthand how vital international solidarity is in the face of a tragedy of this magnitude." The El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele stated the government is "ready to provide immediate support with our rescue teams, medical personnel, paramedics, supplies, or any other assistance." Guatemala’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs published an emergency phone number for nationals in Colombia, urging them to "stay attentive to the instructions of local authorities and only consult official sources." Chilean President José Antonio Kast said that his country "knows the pain and challenges left in the wake of earthquakes" in a post on X, adding: "we are ready to provide whatever support Colombia needs." The president of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, wrote on X, "Colombia, Ecuador stands with you." "We place our USAR team at your disposal: 47 rescuers, specialized search dogs, and equipment capable of operating independently for 7 days," he said. "We are ready to mobilize whenever you need us." Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has convened an emergency committee to address the damage caused by the 7.4-magnitude earthquake in his country this morning, he said a short while ago. "I am heading to Bogotá to focus on addressing the emergency facing our country," de la Espriella wrote in a post on X. The president said that he will "personally lead efforts" to assist communities affected by the disaster from a post at Colombia’s National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD). At least two people have died in the central Colombian city of Manizales, according to Mayor Jorge Eduardo Rojas. "Many structures were affected; we have buildings that are totally or partially destroyed," Rojas said in a video posted to his X account. "We have two people who died as a result of the event or in circumstances closely related to it." Rojas also said that the city suspended service on the Manizales aerial cable car system due to structural damage, and that authorities are evacuating passengers. "All three lines are out of service," Rojas said. "Lines 1 and 2 have already been cleared, while the evacuation of passengers from Line 3 is ongoing." The governor of Antioquia, the region that includes the city of Medellín, said a 73-year-old man had died in today’s strong earthquake. Four people, including three children, have been killed in the region of Valle del Cauca after an earthquake struck Colombia this morning, according to a local governor. The three children died following the collapse of a wall in the municipality of Calima El Darién, while the other person died in Zarzal. The governor of Antioquia, the region that includes the city of Medellín, said a 73-year-old man had died in today’s strong earthquake. Four people, including three children, have been killed in the region of Valle del Cauca after an earthquake struck Colombia this morning, according to a local governor. The three children died following the collapse of a wall in the municipality of Calima El Darién, while the other person died in Zarzal. The most populated cities likely affected include Zarzal, Pereira and Armenia. USGS estimates "significant casualties" could be among the potentially widespread damage based on the shaking, with a roughly one-in-three chance that fatalities could top 1,000. International leaders in the US, South America, Europe and the Middle East have offered to bolster rescue efforts in Colombia after a lethal 7.4 magnitude earthquake caused devastation in several cities, killing more than a dozen people and displacing scores more from their homes. The Trump Administration is "closely monitoring" the earthquake, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on X, adding that the US "stands ready to support the people of Colombia" and its leadership. The Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gave "solidarity and prayers" to Colombia after the quake on Monday, adding that Venezuelans know "firsthand how vital international solidarity is in the face of a tragedy of this magnitude." The El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele stated the government is "ready to provide immediate support with our rescue teams, medical personnel, paramedics, supplies, or any other assistance." Guatemala’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs published an emergency phone number for nationals in Colombia, urging them to "stay attentive to the instructions of local authorities and only consult official sources." Chilean President José Antonio Kast said that his country "knows the pain and challenges left in the wake of earthquakes" in a post on X, adding: "we are ready to provide whatever support Colombia needs." The president of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, wrote on X, "Colombia, Ecuador stands with you." "We place our USAR team at your disposal: 47 rescuers, specialized search dogs, and equipment capable of operating independently for 7 days," he said. "We are ready to mobilize whenever you need us." Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has convened an emergency committee to address the damage caused by the 7.4-magnitude earthquake in his country this morning, he said a short while ago. "I am heading to Bogotá to focus on addressing the emergency facing our country," de la Espriella wrote in a post on X. The president said that he will "personally lead efforts" to assist communities affected by the disaster from a post at Colombia’s National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD). At least two people have died in the central Colombian city of Manizales, according to Mayor Jorge Eduardo Rojas. "Many structures were affected; we have buildings that are totally or partially destroyed," Rojas said in a video posted to his X account. "We have two people who died as a result of the event or in circumstances closely related to it." Rojas also said that the city suspended service on the Manizales aerial cable car system due to structural damage, and that authorities are evacuating passengers. "All three lines are out of service," Rojas said. "Lines 1 and 2 have already been cleared, while the evacuation of passengers from Line 3 is ongoing." The governor of Antioquia, the region that includes the city of Medellín, said a 73-year-old man had died in today’s strong earthquake. Four people, including three children, have been killed in the region of Valle del Cauca after an earthquake struck Colombia this morning, according to a local governor. The three children died following the collapse of a wall in the municipality of Calima El Darién, while the other person died in Zarzal. The governor of Antioquia, the region that includes the city of Medellín, said a 73-year-old man had died in today’s strong earthquake. Four people, including three children, have been killed in the region of Valle del Cauca after an earthquake struck Colombia this morning, according to a local governor. The three children died following the collapse of a wall in the municipality of Calima El Darién, while the other person died in Zarzal. The most populated cities likely affected include Zarzal, Pereira and Armenia. USGS estimates "significant casualties" could be among the potentially widespread damage based on the shaking, with a roughly one-in-three chance that fatalities could top 1,000. International leaders in the US, South America, Europe and the Middle East have offered to bolster rescue efforts in Colombia after a lethal 7.4 magnitude earthquake caused devastation in several cities, killing more than a dozen people and displacing scores more from their homes. The Trump Administration is "closely monitoring" the earthquake, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on X, adding that the US "stands ready to support the people of Colombia" and its leadership. The Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gave "solidarity and prayers" to Colombia after the quake on Monday, adding that Venezuelans know "firsthand how vital international solidarity is in the face of a tragedy of this magnitude." The El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele stated the government is "ready to provide immediate support with our rescue teams, medical personnel, paramedics, supplies, or any other assistance." Guatemala’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs published an emergency phone number for nationals in Colombia, urging them to "stay attentive to the instructions of local authorities and only consult official sources." Chilean President José Antonio Kast said that his country "knows the pain and challenges left in the wake of earthquakes" in a post on X, adding: "we are ready to provide whatever support Colombia needs." The president of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, wrote on X, "Colombia, Ecuador stands with you." "We place our USAR team at your disposal: 47 rescuers, specialized search dogs, and equipment capable of operating independently for 7 days," he said. "We are ready to mobilize whenever you need us." Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has convened an emergency committee to address the damage caused by the 7.4-magnitude earthquake in his country this morning, he said a short while ago. "I am heading to Bogotá to focus on addressing the emergency facing our country," de la Espriella wrote in a post on X. The president said that he will "personally lead efforts" to assist communities affected by the disaster from a post at Colombia’s National
