Colombia earthquake death toll rises to 224 as rescue teams search for survivors

At least 224 people have been killed and more than 600 injured after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, with more than 2,700 people reported missing as rescue teams race to find survivors. The earthquake struck early Monday, causing widespread destruction, with homes, schools, hospitals and other critical infrastructure collapsing or sustaining major damage. Pereira, Cali, Quibdó and Manizales are among the worst-affected areas, with more than 1,500 homes damaged. Power, water and communication services have also been disrupted. Thousands of residents have been displaced as authorities coordinate search, rescue and relief operations, while the full scale of the disaster continues to emerge.