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A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia Monday morning, causing structural damage, injuries and evacuations across parts of the country. The epicenter was reported near San José del Palmar in the department of Chocó, about 250 miles west of Bogotá.
Authorities have reported damage and injuries in Chocó, with impacts also being assessed in Cali and across Colombia’s Eje Cafetero region, where emergency response efforts are underway. These areas are expected to experience significant recovery and claims activity in the coming days.
Emergency officials continue to evaluate the extent of the damage and coordinate response efforts in affected communities. While no tsunami threat was reported, authorities are monitoring conditions and urging residents to remain alert as assessments continue.
Sedgwick teams in Bogotá, Cali and Medellín, supported by our engineering experts, are actively responding to this event and assisting clients with damage assessment, claim management and recovery efforts.
When disaster strikes, Sedgwick’s experts are ready to respond, 24/7/365.
We’ll be there, anywhere, to handle every aspect of a loss. We have all the experts needed to move each claim forward — from loss adjusters and engineering consultants to temporary housing specialists and repair contractors.
Whatever the loss and whatever the need, we’ll bring together all the right resources — at the right time — to assess damage, coordinate repairs and resolve claims quickly.
If you have questions, contact our property team. If you need assistance with a claim, assign it to us here.
