Bogotá Earthquake Devastates Colombia
A massive 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck central Colombia late last night, shaking the capital Bogotá and leaving a trail of destruction. Buildings collapsed, roads cracked, and terrified residents fled into the streets.
Dozens are confirmed dead, hundreds injured, and many more are feared trapped beneath rubble. Rescue crews are working nonstop, as aftershocks continue to rattle the region.
The quake’s epicenter was near Tolima, but its force was felt from Medellín to Cali. Hospitals are overwhelmed, neighborhoods without power or water, and landslides have cut off rural towns.
President Alejandro Restrepo declared a state of emergency, pledging full national resources while international aid—from the U.S., EU, and neighbors across South America—pours in.
Still, the human toll is staggering. Survivors describe running barefoot into the night, clutching children as buildings fell. Volunteers form human chains, firefighters dig with bare hands, and families wait for word of loved ones.
Experts warn this may be one of Colombia’s worst quakes in decades—demanding stronger building codes and urgent disaster reforms.
For now, Bogotá stands shaken but unbroken. Amid tragedy, the nation is already showing its greatest strength: resilience and unity.