A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday morning, resulting in at least 20 confirmed deaths. The quake, with an epicenter in the Chocó department, caused buildings to collapse and sustain severe damage in major cities like Cali and Pereira. The earthquake occurred at 7:34 am local time and was also felt in neighboring Venezuela, which recently experienced earthquakes of its own. Rescue efforts are underway as authorities assess the full extent of the damage and search for survivors. The US and Colombian geological surveys jointly reported the magnitude and location of the seismic event. Further updates are expected as the situation unfolds and damage assessments continue across the affected regions.