Colombia’s newly sworn-in president has taken personal charge of relief efforts after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake flattened buildings, trapped residents and shut down six airports across the country. Colombia was rocked by a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake on Monday morning, killing at least 18 people and leaving several others trapped under collapsed buildings. Pereira Mayor Mauricio Salazar confirmed the deaths to local media, saying some victims were still trapped in collapsed structures at the time of his statement. Cali, Quibdo among worst hitCali Mayor Alejandro Eder said at least 20 buildings collapsed in the city, with people trapped inside. Building evacuations were carried out in multiple cities, including Bogotá, Quibdó, Manizales and Pereira, as officials worked to move residents to safer locations.