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At least 20 dead after 7.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Colombia – latest news
Colombia: A powerful earthquake shakes the country
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Colombia: An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 causes at least 18 deaths and heavy destruction. Mayor Mauricio Salazar declared the situation "critical" after this violent earthquake whose epicenter is located in the Choco department. 20 dead and buildings collapsed after 7.4-magnitude earthquake shakes western Colombia.
Furthermore, The USGS said it struck at a depth of 66 miles (107 kilometers). The earthquake occurred at 7:34 a.m. local time (12:34 a.m. GMT) near the city of San Jose del Palmar in Choco Department. At least 18 people died in the city of Pereira, Mayor Mauricio Salazar said.
In addition, I can only deliver for now the number of 18 dead and dozens injured, "he said. Eder has explained shortly after that at least 20 buildings have collapsed and that there are "people trapped." "We are already at the forefront of this emergency with all the relief agencies in Cali. De beving vond zo’n 100 kilometer onder de grond plaats.
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Colombia: An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 causes at least 18 deaths and heavy destruction.
according to La Croix +1Mayor Mauricio Salazar declared the situation "critical" after this violent earthquake whose epicenter is located in the Choco department
according to La Croix +1At least 20 deaths are recorded in Colombia following the 7.4 earthquake.
according to RPP +220 dead and buildings collapsed after 7.4-magnitude earthquake shakes western Colombia.
according to The Boston Globe +2The USGS said it struck at a depth of 66 miles (107 kilometers).
according to The Boston GlobeThe earthquake occurred at 7:34 a.m. local time (12:34 a.m. GMT) near the city of San Jose del Palmar in Choco Department.
according to TASSAt least 18 people died in the city of Pereira, Mayor Mauricio Salazar said.
according to TASSI can only deliver for now the number of 18 dead and dozens injured, "he said.
according to La Tercera (CL) — PortadaEder has explained shortly after that at least 20 buildings have collapsed and that there are "people trapped." "We are already at the forefront of this emergency with all the relief agencies in Cali.
according to La Tercera (CL) — PortadaDe beving vond zo’n 100 kilometer onder de grond plaats.
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