A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck western Colombia, resulting in at least 111 confirmed deaths and significant damage to infrastructure across the region. Buildings have collapsed, trapping people inside as rescue efforts are underway amidst the chaos. The earthquake, the strongest in the country in a decade, has prompted the Colombian government to declare a national emergency. Prominent figures, including artists like Shakira and J Balvin, have called for support for victims. With ongoing searches for survivors and aid mobilizations from around the world, the country grapples with the aftermath of this tragic natural disaster.