Colombia has declared a state of emergency after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the western part of the country, killing at least 111 people and damaging more than 1,000 buildings.
The earthquake struck at about 7:34 am local time on Monday, with its epicentre in the coastal Chocó region at a depth of about 100 kilometres.
President Abelardo de la Espriella said the government had deployed all available resources to protect lives, assist affected communities and provide emergency relief.
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At least 87 people were reported injured in the initial assessment, while several others remained trapped or missing as rescue teams searched collapsed buildings.
Pereira and other cities in western Colombia were among the worst affected. In Cali, at least 20 buildings reportedly collapsed, while damage was also reported in Quibdó and Manizales.
The earthquake was also felt in Ecuador, Panama and Venezuela, while buildings were evacuated in Bogotá as residents rushed into the streets.
Several airports in western Colombia suspended operations, while football matches were postponed as authorities assessed the extent of the damage.
The United States and European Union offered assistance, with the EU saying it had activated its Copernicus satellite service to support rescue operations.
Later reports on Tuesday put the death toll at 132, with more than 570 people injured, so the casualty figure is continuing to rise.