Earthquake with 7.4 magnitude hits Colombia, killing at least 111
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck western Colombia, resulting in at least 132 deaths and significant infrastructure damage. Rescue efforts are underway as the country faces its first major crisis under the new administration.
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This is a major humanitarian disaster that has caused significant loss of life and will require extensive emergency response and reconstruction efforts.
Urgent search for survivors in Colombia after strongest quake of the century brings down buildings in western provinces.
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At least 132 people have been killed and hundreds remain missing after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia, the most powerful to hit the country this century, according to the Colombian Geological Service.
The earthquake on Monday ravaged cities across western Colombia, including Cali, Pereira, Quibdo and Manizales, and was felt in neighbouring Ecuador and Panama.
The epicentre was in San Jose Del Palmar in the Choco region, about 400km (250 miles) west of the capital, Bogota, the US Geological Survey said. The quake struck at a depth of 107km (66 miles).
At least 21 aftershocks followed within hours.
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