A major earthquake strikes western Colombia, with multiple outlets reporting fatalities as authorities assess damage. RTE News and the Belfast Telegraph initially cite at least 20 deaths, while later reporting from the Belfast Telegraph and The Independent updates the figure to higher totals.
The Independent reports a 7.4-magnitude quake, while other sources describe it as powerful without consistently repeating the same magnitude detail. Across the coverage, the main difference is the death toll, which rises in successive updates, suggesting ongoing recovery efforts and evolving information. The Belfast Telegraph’s changing figures reflect this same pattern, moving from at least 20 to higher reported counts, while RTE News remains at an earlier lower estimate.
All reports agree the earthquake causes significant casualties and that the exact toll is not final, as authorities continue to confirm deaths and respond to the impact.
