At least 40 dead after strong earthquake in Colombia

Bogota, 10/8: The death toll after a strong earthquake that rocked western Colombia on Monday has risen to at least 40, authorities said.

Risaralda provincial governor said Colombia earthquake has killed 40 people. In the town of Pereira, 18 people were killed and others were trapped in buildings that collapsed, Mayor Mauricio Salazar told Caracol Radio.