Photos: 7. 4 magnitude Earthquake Rocks Western Colombia A devastating 7. 4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, leaving at least 69 people dead and dozens more trapped under debris.
The quake's epicenter near San Jose del Palmar in the Choco region serves as a stark reminder of the country's seismic vulnerability.
The sheer scale of the disaster is evident in the widespread destruction: buildings toppled, roads cracked, and residents fled their homes as far away as the capital, Bogota.