Colombia earthquake leaves 180 dead as rescuers search for survivors

Bogotá, Colombia – Aftershocks rattled several Colombian cities on Tuesday, prolonging the emergency response that began after a powerful earthquake struck the region on Monday. Seismic monitors recorded tremors ranging from magnitude 3.5 to 4.7, prompting authorities to issue precautionary alerts and keep rescue teams on high alert as they continued to search for individuals trapped beneath collapsed structures.

Rescue crews from the National Police, the Military Forces, and local civil defense units worked through the night to clear debris and extract survivors from damaged buildings, focusing on the hardest‑hit neighborhoods of Medellín, Manizales and surrounding rural towns. Officials reported that dozens of people remained unaccounted for, while medical teams treated hundreds of injuries ranging from minor cuts to serious fractures. The government reaffirmed its commitment to maintain search‑and‑rescue operations, monitor aftershock activity, and provide humanitarian assistance as the country grapples with the ongoing fallout of the disaster.