A powerful earthquake struck western Colombia early Monday, resulting in at least 111 confirmed fatalities and 87 injuries. The quake caused buildings to collapse across multiple cities, leaving residents trapped in the debris. Rescue efforts are currently underway, focusing on locating and extracting survivors. Authorities are assessing the full extent of the damage and providing aid to affected communities. The earthquake’s strength has prompted widespread concern and triggered emergency responses from both local and national levels. Further casualties are anticipated as search operations continue in the rubble-strewn areas. This event marks one of Colombia’s deadliest earthquakes in recent years.