She said Mexico was prepared to provide assistance following the damage caused by the earthquake.

"And, of course, all the support that the people of Colombia may require, if necessary, we will be there," she said.

Mexico's Ministry of Foreign Affairs contacted Colombia's Foreign Ministry to reiterate its willingness to provide support. No Mexican nationals had been reported among those affected.

According to the Colombian Geological Service (SGC), the earthquake had its epicentre in San José del Palmar, Chocó, at a depth of approximately 103 kilometres. It was the strongest earthquake recorded in Colombia in the past decade.

More than 70 deaths have been reported nationwide. Pereira, Manizales and Cali were among the cities affected, while tremors were also felt in Venezuela , Ecuador and Panama.