Internet Disruptions Reported in Western Colombia After Powerful 7.4 Earthquake

Internet connectivity has been disrupted across parts of western Colombia following the powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck the country Monday morning, according to network monitoring data.

The disruptions reportedly correspond with infrastructure and power outages in earthquake-affected areas, adding telecommunications problems to the growing impact of the disaster.

The earthquake caused significant shaking across western and central Colombia, with reports of damaged buildings and infrastructure emerging from several communities.

Network connectivity may remain unstable in some areas as authorities and telecommunications providers assess damage and work to restore affected infrastructure.

The extent of the communications disruption is still being assessed as emergency operations continue across earthquake-hit areas.