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

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.

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.