A powerful earthquake strikes western Colombia, with authorities and media reports citing a growing death toll. Initial figures reported at least 20 deaths, but subsequent updates from other outlets raise the number to more than 70 and, in some reports, above 100.
Outlets describe the quake as about magnitude 7.4 and note it occurs in western Colombia. Different reports reflect updates at different times and rely on varying sources, which leads to different casualty totals. Some outlets mention confirmed counts in the aftermath, while others use estimates or “at least” figures as information develops.
While the scale of fatalities is consistently presented as substantial, the exact number differs across publications. The reports converge on the earthquake’s strength and the location, but diverge on the final casualty figure pending further verification and continued assessment by local authorities and emergency responders.
