Over 200 dead in Colombia earthquake, with rescuers unable to reach epicenter yet

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• Rescue efforts: Emergency responders are racing to find survivors after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, killing more than 200 people, according to a CNN count based on reports from officials. The government has declared a national disaster, and world leaders have offered assistance. • Struggle of survivors: A senior UN worker warned food distribution will be crucial in the coming days, and one indigenous leader who lives near the epicenter of the quake says they have yet to receive help. Fellow survivors have been recounting their terrifying experiences, with one describing it like a scene from a horror movie. In the city of Pereira, a man told CNN he felt “powerless” amid the destruction. • Where it happened: The epicenter was located in San José del Palmar, in an underdeveloped area of western Colombia, about 150 miles west of Bogotá. You can see how it unfolded here, in maps and video. Where the 7.4-magnitude earthquake caused the strongest shaking A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, with its epicenter located in San José del Palmar, west of the capital, Bogotá. The shaking was felt in several cities across the country.