The death toll from Colombia’s powerful August 10 earthquake has risen to at least 132, with 570 people injured, according to the Colombian Association of Capital Cities. The magnitude 7.4 quake struck western Colombia, with its epicenter near San José del Palmar.
Emergency crews continued searching through collapsed buildings as officials warned the number of victims could rise. Among the damaged structures were sections of a hospital in Cali, while Pereira recorded dozens of deaths and widespread destruction.
The Colombian government declared a national disaster and deployed soldiers to help with rescue efforts. Several airports suspended operations, and the quake was felt as far away as Bogotá, Ecuador, and Panama.
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