- Powerful earthquake tremors were recently felt across Bogotá, Colombia, and neighboring Venezuela and Ecuador.
- A major earthquake causes significant damage to buildings and the airport in Colombia, with tremors felt in neighboring Ecuador.
- A major earthquake struck Colombia, causing damage in Cali and suspending flights in Manizales and Buenaventura.
A major earthquake struck Colombia, causing damage in Cali and prompting evacuations in Bogotá, with UN support offered.
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Updated Aug 11
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What happened
A major earthquake struck Colombia, causing damage in Cali and prompting evacuations in Bogotá, with UN support offered.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Earthquake damage in Cali and Bogotá leads to evacuations and international aid.1 source
President takes charge of emergency response following the earthquake in Colombia.1 source
USAR units deployed to disaster zones as multiple cities face systemic overload.1 source
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The entities involved
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Colombia
country in South America
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Bogotá
capital city of Colombia
Related events
- Rescue operations are underway in Cali, Colombia, following the devastating earthquake.
- President Abelardo de la Espriella responds to a major earthquake event, establishing a command post in Bogotá and planning site visits to hardest-hit areas.
- President de la Espriella is newly inaugurated amid reports of a major earthquake affecting Cali and Manizales in Colombia.
- Cali is a neighborhood affected by earthquake, while De la Espriella's government faces reconstruction bills, and Pereira residents are among the identified dead.
- Major earthquakes struck both Colombia and Venezuela, leading the UN to prepare a recovery effort and the Colombian President to report casualties.