Rescuers searched through rubble for survivors in many Colombian cities including Cali
In pictures: Devastation in Colombia after quake
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Colombian volunteers and rescuers cleared rubble with their bare hands to search for survivors after the country's strongest earthquake in a decade killed at least 132 people.
Western Colombia was worst affected and a state of emergency was declared by new president Abelardo de la Espriella.
The earthquake caused damage to buildings and infrastructure across the city of Pereira
The 7.4-magnitude quake struck Colombia's western region shortly after 1.30am Irish time
Damage from the earthquake became apparent as daylight arrived in Pereira
New Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a state of emergency
The airport in Pereira will be the focus for international aid arriving in Colombia
The earthquake hit during darkness yesterday morning causing power outages
The earthquake hit a number of areas in western Colombia including the town of Manizales
Volunteers helped rescue workers in the search for victims
Many historic buildings suffered damage including this church in Tamesis
A spire on the historic Manizales Cathedral collapsed after the 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck