AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, resulting in at least 111 deaths and significant damage to buildings. The epicenter was located in San Jose del Palmar, a community in the Choco region about 250 miles west of Bogota. The quake caused widespread destruction, with many buildings collapsing and rescue workers searching through rubble for survivors. Colombia's President declared an emergency to expedite funding for the recovery efforts.
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