A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 47 people and trapping residents under debris, officials said. The quake hit near the town of San José del Palmar, about 250 miles west of the capital, Bogotá, where many people were forced to evacuate their homes.
Emergency responders are digging through rubble as the death toll continues to rise. The earthquake damaged airports in Manizales, Armenia, Cartago, Pereira, and Buenaventura, and toppled buildings across the coffee-growing region. More injuries have been reported, though no exact number was given.
The tremor was felt as far away as Bogotá, where residents fled buildings. Rescue efforts are underway as crews search for survivors amid the wreckage.