Tragedy Strikes Colombia as Earthquake Claims Over 20 Lives

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the Colombian city of Pereira on Monday, resulting in at least 18 fatalities, according to statements from the city’s mayor, Mauricio Salazar, reported by local media.

At least two fatalities have been reported in the city of Manizales, adding to the toll from Pereira and bringing the total number of confirmed deaths resulting from the earthquake to at least 20.