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A devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, collapsing dozens of buildings and claiming at least two lives, with panic spreading as far as Bogotá. In Cali alone, 19 structures crumbled, trapping residents under rubble — a stark reminder of the region’s seismic vulnerability. Though minor tremors are common, this quake’s rarity is alarming, especially given Colombia’s tragic 1999 quake that killed over 1,100. President Abelardo de la Espriella has led emergency efforts, reassuring citizens of government support. The disaster follows Venezuela’s deadly quakes last month — 7.2 and 7.5 — which killed more than 5,000 and destroyed hundreds of buildings, painting a grim picture of escalating seismic risk across South America.

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