Buildings collapse as major quake rocks Colombia and neighbours

A major early-morning earthquake has struck Colombia, causing buildings to collapse and resulting in at least 18 confirmed deaths. Colombian officials stated that they do not fear a tsunami following the disaster.

The seismic event severely impacted the region, with the tremor being strongly felt across neighboring countries including Ecuador, Panama, and Venezuela. Emergency response efforts are currently underway to assess the structural damage and address casualties from the disaster.