A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Choco department in western Colombia, killing at least 132 people and injuring 570 others. The epicenter was located about 400 km west of the capital Bogota, and building collapses were reported in several cities, including Pereira and Cali. The Colombian government has declared a national state of emergency and is focusing its efforts on rescue operations, while neighboring countries, including the United States, have expressed their willingness to provide support. This earthquake is the largest recorded in Colombia in the 21st century, and there are warnings of a high possibility of aftershocks.
