The quake shook several major cities, including Bogot, Cali and Medelln. At least 69 people have died, and the death toll appeared likely to rise as rescuers continued to search damaged buildings.
Update: A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 71 people, trapping residents under debris of collapsed buildings and forcing people to evacuate their homes as far as the capital of Bogot: on.nbc10.com/RWLDkF6[image or embed]