Fastrack · At least 20 dead after Colombia earthquake.

An earthquake struck San José del Palmar in Colombia's Chocó province Monday at 7:34 a.m. local time. Tremors reached Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, and areas near the Venezuelan border.

USGS measured the quake at magnitude 7.4; EMSC measured it at 6.8.
Colombia's geological service assigned a magnitude of 6.7; UNGRD reported 6.6.
66 miles deep, per USGS; UNGRD placed depth at 79 km.
Epicenter was roughly 174 miles west of Bogotá.

Why it matters: Chocó Governor Nubia Carolina Córdoba-Curi said injuries have been reported and buildings suffered severe damage in the capital, Quibdó.

UNGRD is coordinating with local authorities to verify damage across the region.

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Where they split: Agencies disagree on the earthquake's magnitude, with readings ranging from 6.6 to 7.4 depending on the measuring body.

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Reuters30mAt least 20 dead after Colombia earthquake

Deutsche Welle11mColombia: Several killed after large earthquake rocks region

Associated Press2hA 7.4-magnitude earthquake shakes Colombia and Ecuador, prompting people to evacuate buildings

BBC News2hStrong erthquake causes significant damage and injuries in Colombia CNCTV News2hPowerful earthquake shakes Colombia and Ecuador prompting people to evacuate homes and buildings

France 241hPowerful quake rocks Colombia, causing 'major damage'

Japan Times24mStrong quake rocks Colombia, causing extensive damage

Jerusalem Post0mEarthquake of magnitude 6.7 shakes Colombia's Choco province, severe damage and injuries reported

Newsweek55m7.4-magnitude quake strikes Columbia: Photos reveal extent of damage

PBS NewsHour2hA 7.4-magnitude earthquake rocks Colombia and Ecuador, prompting people to evacuate buildings TNDThe National Desk35m7.4-magnitude earthquake prompts evacuations in Colombia and Ecuador

USA Today2hEarthquake on Colombia's Pacific coast causes injuries, damage

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CNN51mLive updates: Powerful earthquake sparks evacuations in Colombia | CNN

The Independent2hColombia earthquake: Multiple people injured as 6.6-magnitude tremor strikes

The New York Times57mPowerful Earthquake Strikes Colombia

ABC News2hPowerful earthquake shakes Colombia and Ecuador prompting people to evacuate

Al Jazeera19m7.4-magnitude earthquake hits Colombia killing at least 20 TBGThe Boston Globe2hA 7.4-magnitude earthquake shakes Colombia and Ecuador

Right coverage, 9 sources: The right covers the event as a breaking natural disaster, leading with agency magnitude figures and early official statements on damage.