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7.4 earthquake rattles Colombia and causes destruction in Medellín

Tiago Escórcio, a resident in Medellín, reported a scene of destruction following an earthquake in Colombia.

7.4 earthquake rattles Colombia and causes destruction in Medellín
Photo: Gobierno CDMX · Wikimedia Commons · CC0

On Monday, Colombia recorded a 7.4 magnitude earthquake, causing destruction in various regions of the country. Tiago Escórcio, who has lived in Medellín since 2019, was asleep when the tremor occurred and described an alarming and chaotic situation in the city and other parts of the country.

In an interview with Antena 1, Escórcio mentioned that there is a strong sense of fear among residents, with the possibility of additional seismic activity. This widespread unease reflects the severity of the situation experienced by many in Colombia, where the impact of the earthquake was intensely felt.

In addition to Medellín, other areas of Colombia were also affected, but detailed information about specific damages or the number of casualties is still lacking.