Death Toll from Colombia Earthquake Continues to Rise The devastating earthquake that struck Colombia on February 20th has left a trail of destruction and despair in its wake.
The death toll continues to rise as rescue efforts are underway to reach trapped survivors, with many communities struggling to access basic necessities like food, water, and shelter.
Understanding the Devastation The earthquake had a magnitude of 6. 9 on the Richter scale and struck in the southwestern region of Tolima, approximately 150 miles southwest of Bogotá.