Deadly Quake Rocks Colombia: A Glimpse into a Region's Fragile Future A 7. 4 magnitude earthquake has ravaged western Colombia, killing at least 47 people and injuring hundreds more.
The disaster has prompted a national emergency declaration by the government, highlighting the region's seismic vulnerability.
Rescue teams are searching for survivors trapped under debris in cities like Pereira, Quibdo, Cali, and Manizales, where at least 30 buildings have collapsed.