A massive 7.4-magnitude earthquake has ripped through western Colombia, leaving a trail of destruction that has claimed the lives of at least 111 people and left dozens more with injuries, local authorities confirmed. Dramatic footage captured the terrifying moment the powerful temblor struck, shaking structures violently and causing multiple buildings to crumble into rubble across the affected region.
Emergency response teams have been deployed to the hardest-hit areas, working frantically to clear debris and search for any survivors who may be trapped under collapsed infrastructure. Local officials have warned that the death toll could still rise as rescue teams continue to reach remote communities cut off by the disaster. The quake, which struck deep in the country’s western region, sent residents scrambling for safety as buildings swayed and cracked, with many people in populated areas reporting widespread panic during the shaking.
Colombian national disaster management agencies have activated emergency protocols to coordinate search-and-rescue efforts, deliver medical care to the injured, and provide temporary shelter to hundreds of residents who have been displaced from their damaged or destroyed homes. International aid organizations have also begun monitoring the situation, standing by to offer support if the Colombian government requests additional assistance.