A 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes Colombia’s Pacific coast and kills at least 20 people, according to initial reports. Emergency teams are assessing damage as officials and responders work to confirm casualties and evaluate affected areas.
The quake is felt across the region, with reports indicating it shakes Ecuador as well. Multiple sources say the earthquake occurs shortly after 8:30 a.m. and that buildings are damaged or destroyed in several cities. While outlets broadly agree on the magnitude, timing, cross-border effects, and the death toll, they differ mainly in how much detail they provide about specific local impacts and the ongoing state of assessments.
As recovery and search operations continue, authorities are compiling information on injuries, infrastructure damage, and potential aftershocks. Emergency response remains focused on reaching affected communities and verifying the scale of destruction.
