A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia just after 7 a.m. local time on Monday, resulting in 265 confirmed deaths, 3,770 injuries, more than 9,550 homes destroyed, and nearly 500 people unaccounted for according to CNA reporting. President Abelardo De La Espriella, inaugurated three days earlier, declared an economic emergency and pledged a reconstruction fund. Local officials cited a critical 72-hour rescue window for survivors.