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A major earthquake measuring 7.4 on the magnitude scale devastated western Colombia on Monday, claiming at least 20 lives and reducing numerous buildings to rubble across the region’s urban centers. The temblor caused widespread structural damage that will likely complicate rescue and recovery efforts in the coming days.
Multiple cities in the western portion of the South American nation experienced severe impacts from the seismic event. Authorities have documented the collapse of dozens of structures, though the full extent of physical destruction continues to be assessed as emergency teams deploy to affected areas.
The death toll and damage estimates may increase as rescue workers complete their initial surveys of the hardest-hit locations. Regional officials have activated disaster response protocols to assist displaced residents and coordinate aid distribution throughout the affected zones.
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