A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake jolted western Colombia on August 10th, triggering widespread panic and causing substantial debris to fall in populated areas. The city of Manizales was among those that deployed emergency services in response to the seismic event.
Residents were seen fleeing for safety as large chunks of debris rained down on city streets, underscoring the immediate danger posed by the earthquake. The full extent of the damage and potential casualties is still being assessed as authorities work to respond to the emergency.