At least 111 dead in the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck western Colombia

At least 111 people were killed and 87 injured by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck western and central Colombia on Monday, according to the official toll given by President Abelardo de la Espriella as of 12:30 local time. Authorities warned the figure is preliminary and that rescue work is continuing.

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people and damaging hundreds of buildings, President Abelardo de la Espriella said.

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck western Colombia, killing at least 111 people and damaging hundreds of buildings

Magnitude 7.4 quake hits western Colombia, killing at least 111 people  apnews.com

The earthquake's epicenter was 5 kilometers east of San José del Palmar, Colombia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quake trapped residents under debris, leaving more injured and forcing people to evacuate their homes as far as the capital of Bogotá.

More than a dozen buildings collapsed in aftermath of earthquake, which has also prompted evacuations People remain trapped in Cali, one of Colombia’s largest cities, ​after more than two dozen structures ‌collapsed, mayor Alejandro Eder said. ‌ He added that the city had asked authorities in Bogota and Medellin to sen

Powerful 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Kills At Least 20 In Western Colombia  HuffPost

At least 20 people have been killed after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake rocked Colombia and other Latin American countries on Monday, causing damage and injuries and building evacuations in the capital Bogota. In the town of Pereira, 18 people were killed and others trapped in buildings that had collapsed, Mayor

Emergency teams are still assessing the impact of the quake that was felt across the region.

The governor of the department that includes San Jose Del Palmar reported injuries and serious damage to buildings but did not provide further details.