Colombia continues search and rescue operations after earthquake, over 160 killed

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia’s coffee-growing heartland early Monday, resulting in significant casualties and widespread infrastructure damage. Search and rescue operations are currently underway in the affected western regions of the country to locate survivors and assess the full scope of the disaster.

Reports on the human toll remain fluid, with death toll estimates ranging from 132 to 164 individuals. Additionally, authorities have reported that over 2,700 people are currently missing, highlighting the scale of the ongoing emergency response efforts.