A powerful earthquake struck Colombia and neighboring Latin American countries on Monday, killing at least 18 people, according to initial reports. The quake, measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale, was recorded with an epicenter 100 kilometers deep in western Colombia. Emergency teams quickly responded to the disaster, rushing to assist victims and search for survivors in the rubble.
Residents in affected areas were left shaken as they surveyed the damage, with many buildings reported destroyed. The quake was felt across the region, prompting concerns about potential aftershocks. Geologists are currently assessing the full extent of the damage and the risk of further seismic activity.
Authorities have begun coordinating relief efforts, though the full scale of the disaster remains unclear. The death toll is expected to rise as rescue operations continue. The event highlights the vulnerability of the region to seismic activity, despite ongoing efforts to improve early warning systems.
(earthquakes.arabnews.pk)
