Earthquake Resilience Tested in Colombia's Turbulent Region A powerful earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday morning, measuring 7.
4 magnitude, leaving at least 20 people dead and many more feared trapped under rubble. The city of Pereira was particularly hard hit, with officials confirming 18 fatalities and widespread destruction.
The epicenter of the quake was located near the Choco province on Colombia's Pacific coast, an area prone to seismic activity due to its location within the Ring of Fire.