A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit Colombia on Monday morning, resulting in at least 20 fatalities and causing multiple buildings to crumble according to local authorities. The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported the quake occurred around 12:34 UTC, approximately 5 km east of San Jose del Palmar in Colombia's Choco department, with a depth of about 107 km. The mayor of Pereira confirmed 18 deaths, while Manizales' mayor reported two casualties in their city. The US Tsunami Warning System did not issue any tsunami alerts following the earthquake. The tremor was felt across various regions within Colombia and also across the border in Venezuela. Cali's Mayor, Alejandro Eder, stated that at least 20 buildings collapsed in the city, with people trapped inside some structures. Choco Governor Nubia Carolina Cordoba-Curi reported injuries and significant damage to buildings in Quibdo, the departmental capital. Air travel was disrupted due to the earthquake, causing damage at airports in Pereira, Manizales, Quibdo, Armenia, Cartago, and Buenaventura. The affected terminals suspended operations while authorities assessed the damage and ensured the safety of passengers and aircraft. Colombia's National Unit for Disaster Risk Management is coordinating with local authorities to verify reports of damage and assess the situation following the earthquake. Venezuela also reported feeling the tremor in Tachira, bordering Colombia, and Barquisimeto, a city in central-western Venezuela. The earthquake occurred less than two months after Venezuela experienced devastating twin earthquakes in June. Colombia, being one of South America's most seismically active countries, has previously experienced several powerful earthquakes, including the destructive 8 magnitude quake near Tumaco in southwestern Colombia in 1979. Emergency teams remain focused on searching collapsed structures and rescuing people who may still be trapped.