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Powerful Earthquake in Colombia Claims 55 Lives
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake in western Colombia has killed at least 55 people, destroyed hundreds of buildings, and rescue efforts are underway to save many trapped under the rubble.
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the western region of Colombia, resulting in at least 55 fatalities. Hundreds of buildings have been destroyed, and many people are being rescued from beneath the debris. The earthquake's epicenter was located in the Chocó department, and the destruction has caused serious damage in Manizales, Pereira, and Cali. Emergency services and rescuers continue intensive search operations to locate and save those trapped under the rubble.