A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 79 people and flattening buildings. The strongest quake in the country in a decade triggered mass evacuations, aftershock fears and a vast rescue effort.

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 69 people and flattening buildings. The strongest quake in the country in a decade has triggered a major rescue effort and fears of aftershocks.