WorldPowerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes western Colombia, killing scores

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia, leaving scores dead. Thousands of buildings were severely damaged across the affected area. The United States Geological Survey said the quake was the strongest to originate within Colombia since at least 1990. The scale of the damage makes it a major national disaster, with communities facing extensive destruction after the shaking.

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