BREAKING: Deadly earthquake leaves trail of destruction across Colombia | DW News

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A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake has struck western Colombia, killing multiple people and bringing down buildings across several cities. Rescue teams are searching for survivors as residents fear further aftershocks. The quake was felt hundreds of kilometers away, including in the capital Bogotá and neighboring countries. We spoke with our correspondent in Bogotá about the scale of the destruction and the challenges facing emergency responders. 00:00 Major earthquake rocks Colombia’s pacific coast 00:32 DW correspondent Felipe Abondano reports 00:45 The earthquake affected several cities 02:21 A major challenge for the new president 03:01 Is Colombia prone to being hit by earthquakes? 04:15 Is heavy equipment available for the rescue operations? BREAKING: Deadly earthquake leaves trail of destruction across Colombia For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook

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