Colombia Earthquake Toll Climbs Amid Ongoing Rescue Efforts A devastating 7. 4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on Monday at approximately 10:00 AM local time, leaving a trail of destruction and chaos in its wake.
The hardest hit areas are the departments of Caldas, Quindío, and Risaralda, where entire neighborhoods have been reduced to rubble.
Understanding the Devastation The immediate effects of the earthquake were catastrophic, with widespread power outages, communication disruptions, and infrastructure collapse.