magnoliabannernews.com · Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026 | 40 mins ago · EARTHQUAKEBOGOTA, Colombia -- A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, damaging hundreds of buildings and leaving many trapped under debris while their loved ones and rescue workers searched through rubble. …BOGOTA, Colombia -- A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 111 people, damaging hundreds of buildings and leaving many trapped under debris while their loved ones and rescue workers searched through rubble. They are in our hearts and we are going to tend to people with our full determination," he said. The quake also was felt in neighboring Ecuador and Panama, though minimal damage was reported there. The quake ravaged cities across the west of the country, including Pereira, Quibdo, Cali and Manizales.