A 7.4-magnitude earthquake in western Colombia claims at least 111 lives.

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CALI, Colombia (AP) — On Monday, a strong 7.4-magnitude earthquake slammed western Colombia, killing at least 111 people, destroying hundreds of structures, and trapping many more under debris while rescue personnel and their loved ones combed thru the ruins.

Large pieces of concrete and other debris were passed down a long line of volunteers as search teams and residents combed thru the ruins of the nation's third-largest city, Cali.

"Our building is essentially in ruins, and what about the building next to it? •varo Lopez, who was watching the search while holding his dog, said, "Completely collapsed." The desperate image brought to mind the searches that are still going on in Venezuela, a neighboring country that was ravaged by two strong earthquakes just weeks ago.




In addition to Cali, the earthquake affected nearby Ecuador and Panama and devastated cities in western Colombia, such as Pereira, Quibdo, and Manizales. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the epicenter was near San Jose del Palmar, a 4,800-person hamlet in the Choco region located roughly 250 miles (400 kilometers) west of Bogota.

At least 87 people were hurt and almost 1,600 buildings were destroyed, including at least 61 that totally collapsed, according to Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella. To speed up financing for the earthquake recovery, he proclaimed an emergency.

"We won't abandon people. We will treat individuals with all of our might because they are in our hearts," he declared.

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