At least 50 people have died after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, as emergency teams continue to search for trapped people under the rubble.

The President of Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, has arrived in Bogotá, where he is leading the response to the emergency situation from the National Crisis Room of the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD). The meeting is also attended by the Vice President, ministers and senior officials.

The Colombian president has said the government will do "everything necessary" to support the affected areas. "You are not alone," he wrote on the social network X.
Ecuador has also offered assistance.

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa said the country is ready to send the specialized USAR team, with 47 rescuers, trained dogs and equipment, with operating autonomy of up to seven days.

Colombian authorities have also confirmed that there is no threat of a tsunami on the Pacific coast after the earthquake.

The United States is closely monitoring the situation and Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is ready to offer support.

Meanwhile, search and rescue operations continue in the hardest-hit areas, as teams and residents are checking damaged buildings in an attempt to find survivors.