According to Colombian media, citing the Association of Capitals of Colombia Asocapitales, the death toll from the earthquake has reached 132. Earlier, the country's president, Abelardo de la Espriella, reported 111 victims. The number of injured has also significantly increased. While initially at least 87 injured were reported, now their number exceeds 570. Dozens of buildings have collapsed in various regions of the country. Rescue services continue to sift through the rubble in hopes of finding survivors. ### Part of a Hospital Collapsed in Cali One of the most severely affected cities is Cali. There, a hospital was damaged, with patients trapped under the debris. According to regional authorities, nearly all those trapped have been evacuated. As of the latest information, one person remained under the rubble. Search and rescue operations are ongoing in other affected areas. ### The Earthquake Was Felt by a Significant Part of the Country The magnitude of the main tremor was 7.4. The epicenter was located in the western department of Chocó; however, strong vibrations were felt far beyond its borders. The consequences of the earthquake have been recorded in more than 20 municipalities. In Bogotá, Medellín, and other cities, residents left their homes and took to the streets. The Colombian Geological Service stated that this was the most powerful earthquake in the country in the last ten years. After the main shock, dozens of aftershocks were recorded. According to local media, their number reached 33. The geological service reported, in particular, aftershocks with magnitudes ranging from 2.8 to 4.8. ### A State of Emergency Has Been Declared in the Country The president of Colombia declared a nationwide state of emergency and stated that he would personally lead the coordination of rescue and humanitarian efforts in the affected areas. Severe damage has been recorded not only in residential and public buildings but also in airports. In several locations, flight operations have been temporarily suspended. International assistance has already been offered to Colombia. El Salvador and Ecuador have expressed their readiness to send rescuers. The European Union has also joined the aid efforts. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the European satellite system Copernicus has been deployed to assess the scale of the destruction and support rescue operations. The death toll may still rise as rescuers continue to sift through the rubble and search for the missing. Authorities have focused their main efforts on finding survivors, evacuating people from damaged buildings, and restoring critical infrastructure.