Dozens of people were reported dead after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, causing buildings to collapse across multiple towns as rescue crews worked to reach survivors.
The death toll climbed steadily in the hours after the quake as officials assessed the damage, with reports of collapsed structures and widespread injuries across the affected region.
Search-and-rescue operations continued as authorities warned that casualty figures were likely to rise further as crews reached areas that had initially been cut off.
Related Coverage
- Live updates: At least 74 dead following 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia
- Colombia Earthquake Live Updates: At Least 20 Reported Dead in 7.4 Magnitude Disaster
- Strong earthquake in Colombia and Ecuador as officials report deaths, injuries and collapsed buildings
- Multiple deaths reported, dozens of buildings damaged following magnitude 7.4 earthquake in western Colombia