Colombia Quake Kills 132

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake in western Colombia killed at least 132 people.

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Colombia earthquake: Over 100 dead, people trapped in collapsed buildings, officials say

Major Quake Hits Colombia, Killing at Least 111

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At least 132 people were killed and 570 injured after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, prompting President Abelardo de la Espriella to declare a national disaster. The quake hit around 7:34 a.m. local time with an epicenter near San José del Palmar in Chocó, about 250 miles west of Bogotá. Authorities reported collapsed buildings and more than 1,500 damaged homes or structures across multiple cities, including Cali and Pereira. Rescue crews and residents were searching rubble for people still trapped.

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