Dozens dead after powerful earthquake strikes western Colombia

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

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More than 80 people have died after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia, collapsing and severely damaging scores of 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 Choco. It was also felt in neighbouring Venezuela, which is still reeling from a deadly double earthquake on 24 June.