| Source | Latest linked headline | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Top stories - Google News | LIVE UPDATES: DEATH TOLL RISES TO 132 FOLLOWING 7.4 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE IN COLOMBIA - CNN | 18 mins ago |
| Deutsche Welle | COLOMBIA EARTHQUAKE: DEATH TOLL RISES TO OVER 100 | 7 hrs ago |
| NYT > World News | POWERFUL 7.4 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES COLOMBIA, KILLING MORE THAN 100 | 2 hrs ago |
On Sunday a 7.4‑meter earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 111 people and leaving many injured. The death toll has risen to 132 as rescuers continue to search rubble and free trapped residents, according to updates from CNN and Reuters.
The quake struck at 11:29 a.m. local time, causing widespread collapse of homes and public buildings. Rescue teams from the Colombian Army, National Police and Civil Defence are racing to locate survivors amid the debris, while medical personnel treat the injured. The latest figures show the death toll has increased from 111 to 132, reflecting new victims discovered in the hardest‑hit areas, as reported by Reuters and CNN.
Colombia sits on several active fault lines and has experienced numerous deadly earthquakes in recent decades. This event ranks among the country’s most lethal seismic incidents, underscoring the need for improved building codes and emergency preparedness.