Earthquake in the Crossroads: Colombia's Quake Reveals a Deeper Pattern of Vulnerability A devastating 7.
4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, killing at least 111 people and damaging over 1,500 homes. The disaster is not an isolated incident but rather a symptom of a larger pattern of vulnerability.
Colombia's geography makes it prone to seismic activity, with the epicenter of this earthquake located in the Chocó region, known for its rugged terrain and high levels of seismic activity.