Colombia earthquake death toll reaches 164 as rescue efforts enter second day
Rescuers in western Colombia worked through the night and into Tuesday searching for survivors beneath the wreckage after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake devastated parts of the country's coffee-growing region on Monday. At least 164 people have been killed, and authorities warn the toll could still climb.
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia on Monday has left widespread devastation across the country's coffee-growing region, with rescue teams working through the night and into Tuesday to pull survivors from the rubble.
Authorities said the confirmed death toll had climbed to 164 and warned the figure could still rise as search efforts continue. The cities of Cali and Pereira imposed curfews after the quake collapsed buildings and injured hundreds of residents.
International aid has begun arriving, with the United States pledging $15.5 million in assistance for the affected region. The earthquake ranks among Colombia's strongest in decades, and officials say the full scale of the damage will only become clear in the coming days as rescue crews continue combing through collapsed structures.
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