At Least 20 Dead After 7. 4 Magnitude Quake Hits Western Colombia The devastating earthquake that struck western Colombia on Monday has left at least 20 people dead and many more trapped under debris. The magnitude 7.
4 quake was felt as far away as Ecuador and Panama, underscoring the interconnectedness of seismic activity across the Americas.
Colombia's geography is a complex mix of tectonic plates and mountain ranges, with the Andes mountain system stretching across western Colombia.