A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, August 10th, devastating the northwestern region. The seismic event caused at least 20 buildings to collapse in the city of Cali alone, according to Mayor Alejandro Eder. Residents were trapped in the rubble of the collapsed structures.
The earthquake's significant magnitude led to widespread damage across the area, with the city of Cali experiencing some of the most severe impacts. The full extent of casualties and damage is still being assessed.