The mayor of Cali said at least 20 buildings collapsed in the city, while several people were feared trapped. BOGOTA, Colombia: At least 111 people have been killed after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia, causing widespread damage and the collapse of several buildings. According to news agencies, a 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit the region, with tremors also felt in neighbouring Ecuador, prompting residents to evacuate homes and buildings. More read, Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes southern PhilippinesEarlier, a sudden wave of panic swept through parts of the southern Philippines when a strong offshore earthquake shook the region, forcing residents to rush for safety. The USGS said the earthquake occurred at a depth of 62 kilometres, a measurement also reported by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center.