Zoomlion Deploys Heavy Machinery to Colombia Earthquake Zone

The disaster, which hit at 7:34 a.m. local time, stands as the most powerful seismic event in the region in decades. Centered in the department of Chocó at a depth of 80 kilometers, the tremors left city infrastructure in Pereira and Cali struggling under the weight of collapsed structures and obstructed roadways. Zoomlion activated its emergency response protocol immediately, leveraging its local subsidiary to coordinate directly with regional management teams. By the following morning, the company had moved ten core machines into the disaster zone, including five excavators and two skid steer loaders. These units are currently operating in high-risk areas, clearing rubble and establishing pathways to trapped survivors despite the threat of persistent aftershocks. Additional service engineers and rescue teams are arriving on-site to ensure equipment remains operational throughout the mission, working under the unified command of Colombian emergency services to maintain a consistent search-and-rescue flow.