Colombia Earthquake: Death Toll Rises To Over 130 After Powerful 7.4 Magnitude Quake

At least 130 people have been killed in one of the deadliest earthquake in  western Colombia on August 11. The  powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake brought down hundreds of buildings,  leaving many trapped under debris while their loved ones and rescue workers searched through the rubble.

The epicentre of the quake is reported to be San Jose Del Palma a community of about 4,800 people in the Choco region, about 400 km west of Bogota, according to US Geological Survey. The quake was also felt in neighbouring Ecuador and Panama, though minimal damage was reported there.

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