Colombia: Thousands missing after deadly earthquake

At least 47 people were killed and dozens of buildings collapsed in cities across western Colombia on Monday after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the South American nation.

The casualties appeared most concentrated in the western province of Risaralda, in Colombia's coffee-growing region.

At least 111 people have been killed and dozens more injured after the 7.4 temblor hit the western part of the country, according to local officials.

At least 224 people have been killed in Colombia following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake which struck the western part of the country. With thousands of people still missing, authorities are warning the number of casualties could continue to climb.