Reports of collapsed and severely damaged buildings in several major cities, including Cali and Pereira
A powerful earthquake has struck western Colombia, with reports of collapsed and severely damaged buildings in major cities including Cali and Pereira.
The US and Colombian geological surveys reported that a 7.4 magnitude earthquake had struck at 7.34 am local time (13.34 BST) on Monday, with its epicentre in the western department of Chocó. It was also felt in neighbouring Venezuela.
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This article was originally published by The Guardian and written by Tom Phillips Latin America correspondent.
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