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Colombia Earthquake Kills 132; Rescuers Search for Survivors

Colombia Earthquake Kills 132; Rescuers Search for Survivors
Video: People Flee Collapsing Building As Earthquake Kills 132 In Colombia · NDTV

A very big earthquake shook the country of Colombia in South America.

The ground moved so strongly that many buildings fell down.

Sadly, at least 132 people died and around 570 people were hurt.

It was the strongest earthquake Colombia has experienced in this century.

After the big shake, there were 21 smaller shakes called aftershocks.

Many homes, schools, and hospitals were damaged, so the president said the country was in an emergency.

Rescue workers are working very hard to find people who may be trapped under the fallen buildings.

In one city, a tiny baby and her mother were carefully pulled out from under the rubble.

People in Colombia are helping one another and hope to find more survivors.

Key facts

Magnitude
7.4
Deaths
At least 132
Injured
Around 570
Aftershocks
21
Buildings collapsed
At least 61
Homes damaged
1,575
Schools damaged
52
Health centers damaged
18

Quotes

President Abelardo De La Espriella

President of Colombia

“We aren't going to leave people alone. They are in our hearts and we are going to tend to people with our full determination.”
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Suzan van der Lee

Seismologist from Northwestern University

“This one was far below the crust, and in theory it shouldn't cause as much shaking. At this magnitude, it did actually cause a lot of shaking.”
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Sources

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