A Devastating Earthquake Strikes Western Colombia, Leaving a Trail of Destruction A 7. 4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, leaving at least 111 people dead and over 87 injured in its wake.
The scale of this disaster is a stark reminder of the country's long history of neglecting its earthquake preparedness.
Colombia's coffee region has been ravaged by disasters before, including a 1999 earthquake that killed over 1,200 people in the same area.