At least 47 dead as powerful earthquake strikes western Colombia

Quake of 7.4 magnitude collapses and severely damages buildings in several major cities, including Cali and Pereira Colombia earthquake live – latest updates At least 47 people have died after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia, collapsing and severely damaging buildings in major cities including Cali and Pereira. The US and Colombian geological surveys reported that a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck at 7.34am local time (13.34 BST) on Monday, with its epicentre in the western…