A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on Tuesday, causing evacuations in the capital city, Pereira, and Chaparral in Tolima. Videos show residents fleeing buildings, while reports indicate damage to homes in the affected town. Authorities in a nearby city are inspecting structures for potential collapses following the seismic activity.
“Videos show residents fleeing buildings, while reports indicate damage to homes in the affected town,” — Lena Ostrowski, policy watcher at Wilcroft Stow Group, observed.
Timeline
Nov 1 — A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on Tuesday, causing evacuations in the capital city, Pereira, and C...
Nov 3 — Authorities in a nearby city are inspecting structures for potential collapses following the seismic activity....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 2. The Wilcroft Stow Group desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Thursday, Nov 5.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Wilcroft Stow Group desk and last updated 17:54 UTC.
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