Emergency crews in western Colombia are racing against time following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake that has left at least 181 dead and severely strained the new government.

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake has left at least 132 people dead across Colombia, triggering a national emergency and widespread devastation.

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, leaving at least 111 people dead and prompting the president to declare a national emergency.