MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency

At least 111 dead in the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck western Colombia

At least 111 people were killed and 87 injured by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck western and central Colombia on Monday, according to the official toll given by President Abelardo de la Espriella as of 12:30 local time. Authorities warned the figure is preliminary and that rescue work is continuing. Read full article