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ABSTRACT

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Colombia has killed more than 130 people, with dozens more reported injured or missing, according to the source. Video recorded by one family shows the moment the tremor struck and destroyed their home.

Colombia Earthquake Kills More Than 130 as Family Films Home Being Destroyed

Colombia Earthquake Kills More Than 130 as Family Films Home Being Destroyed

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Colombia has killed more than 130 people, with dozens more reported injured or missing, according to the source. Video recorded by one family shows the moment the tremor struck and destroyed their home.

Context

The earthquake was recorded at a magnitude of 7.4. Confirmed fatalities exceeded 130 at the time of reporting, with additional casualties among the injured and missing.

One family reportedly filmed the event as it unfolded, capturing footage of their home being destroyed during the quake.

Gaps & Unknowns
  • The specific location or region within Colombia where the earthquake struck
  • The depth or origin point of the earthquake
  • The identities of the family shown in the footage
  • Which Colombian authorities or agencies confirmed the death toll
  • The number of people injured versus the number missing as separate figures
  • Whether a search and rescue operation has been launched
  • Any government or emergency response measures taken
  • Infrastructure or broader property damage beyond the single family home shown
Sources & Further Reading
  1. Al Jazeera English — original

Read the original at Al Jazeera English

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