A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on Monday morning, shaking large parts of the country and prompting people to evacuate homes and buildings.
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The quake caused severe damage across western Colombia, with buildings collapsing and people reportedly trapped inside.
In Cali, Mayor Alejandro Eder said at least 20 buildings had collapsed, while Chocó Governor Nubia Córdoba reported injuries and significant structural damage in the provincial capital, Quibdó.
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The earthquake struck at 7:34 am local time, with the epicentre near San José del Palmar in Chocó province, around 400 km west of capital Bogotá, according to a report by The Associated Press.
The death toll from the strong earthquake that struck western Colombia on Monday has risen to at least 20, authorities said.
