At least 47 dead as powerful earthquake strikes western Colombia

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Quake of 7.4 magnitude collapses and severely damages buildings in several major cities, including Cali and Pereira

At least 47 people have died after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia, collapsing and severely damaging buildings in major cities including Cali and Pereira.

The US and Colombian geological surveys reported that a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck at 7.34am local time (13.34 BST) on Monday, with its epicentre in the western department of Chocó. It was also felt in neighbouring Venezuela, which is still reeling from a deadly double earthquake on 24 June.

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