Colombia quake causes 20 fatalities
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, with its epicenter near San José del Palmar in the Chocó region, at a depth of 115 kilometers. The earthquake resulted in the death of at least 20 people, while others remain trapped under the rubble. The tremor caused significant damage to buildings, especially in the cities of Pereira and Quibdó. Residents in Bogotá and parts of Venezuela felt the aftershocks, with warnings of further tremors and no tsunami threat. Local authorities said they are working to assess the damage and issue official reports, while at least 20 buildings have collapsed, posing risks of trapping people beneath the debris.
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