Bogota, Colombia — A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, Aug 10 local time.
According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake was centered near San José del Palmar, about 240 kilometers west of Colombia capital, Bogotá.
The earthquake occurred at a depth of around 110 kilometers and was mainly caused by movement along a strike-slip fault.
According to the initial data by the Colombian Association of Capital Cities, at least 132 people were killed and 570 others injured.
It was also felt in neighbouring Venezuela, still fresh from a deadly double earthquake on 24 June.
Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella, who just took office on August 7, declared a national state of emergency as rescue and relief operations were launched.
The government is also providing temporary rental subsidies to help families who can no longer stay in their homes because of the earthquake.
On the other hand, the US Department of State on X said that the Trump administration would provide $15.5M in emergency aid.