Powerful earthquake shakes Colombia and Ecuador prompting people to evacuate
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A 7.4-magnitude earthquake rattled western Colombia, causing buildings to collapse and setting off a search for survivors.
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NBC News' George Solis reports on the developing situation and an early assessment of the damage.
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Live updates: Powerful earthquake sparks evacuations in Colombia
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7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes in western Colombia, with early reports of injuries and damaged buildings - CBC.
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Search for survivors underway after 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits Colombia.
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At least 20 dead after powerful 7.4 earthquake knocks down multiple buildings in Colombia.
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A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake has rocked Colombia leaving at least 20 people dead.
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The quake struck at 7.34am local time (12.34pm GMT) with an epicentre in San José del Palmar, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.According to the agency, it struck with an estimated depth of 110km.At least 20 buildings are reported to have collapsed in the city of Cali, trapping several people inside, Mayor Alejandro Eder said.
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**Summary:** A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck parts of Colombia and neighboring Ecuador, causing widespread damage and prompting evacuations. **Why It Matters:** The powerful earthquake highlights the seismic instability in the region along the Pacific Ring of Fire, emphasizing the need for increased preparedness and response strategies to mitigate potential future disasters
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