A devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake has caused widespread destruction and loss of life. The quake's epicenter was in the Choco region, where a 66-year-old math teacher's two-story home collapsed. He had left for the market earlier that day, likely saving his life.

The earthquake resulted in significant damage, with at least 312 people killed and 29,000 homes destroyed. Recovery efforts are expected to be challenging due to pre-existing issues in the region, including high poverty rates and underfunded services.

Further details about the earthquake and its aftermath are available, including the struggles faced by the affected region in the wake of this disaster.