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A 7.4-magnitude earthquake shakes western Colombia, causing serious damage

  • A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least two people, collapsing dozens of buildings and trapping residents under debris.
  • The quake was felt as far as Bogotá and neighboring Ecuador; footage showed collapses in Pereira, Cali and Quibdó, and a cathedral tower fell in Manizales.
  • Colombia’s president said he’s personally leading the emergency response as evacuations continue — the temblor comes weeks after deadly quakes hit Venezuela.
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