Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake hits western Colombia

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia near San José del Palmar, causing widespread destruction and fatalities across multiple departments. The earthquake collapsed buildings in cities including Pereira, Cali, Quibdó, and Manizales, leaving residents trapped under debris and prompting evacuations as far as Bogotá. Search and rescue operations are ongoing as authorities assess structural damage and monitor for aftershocks.