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Colombia earthquake death toll rises to 132, hundreds injured; President declares national emergency

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday killing at least 132 people, injuring hundreds and causing dozens of buildings to collapse in several cities, CNN reported quoting the Colombian Association of Capital Cities. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS) and Colombia's counterpart, the quake occurred at a depth of around 66 miles (107 kilometres). The powerful tremor was also felt across the border in neighbouring Ecuador.