Colombia Earthquake: 7.4-magnitude quake kills 47, buildings damaged across region

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 47 people and damaging buildings across several cities. Tremors were felt in Bogotá and neighbouring countries as rescue teams began assessing the damage.

New Delhi: A powerful earthquake struck western Colombia early Monday, killing at least 47 people and damaging buildings across several cities. The 7.4-magnitude quake sent residents rushing out of homes and offices as the ground shook across a wide area.

The earthquake struck at around 7:34 am local time with its epicentre near San José del Palmar in the Chocó region around 400 kilometres west of Bogotá. The United States Geological Survey and Colombian authorities recorded the........

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