Colombia Earthquake Shakes Global Preparedness | California News

A devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, claiming over 100 lives and leaving chaos in its wake. Survivor Marcus Majors, a former LA resident, described the terrifying scene of screams, fleeing crowds, and buildings collapsing — a quake far more intense than anything he’d experienced before. While Medellín felt the tremor, the coffee region bore the brunt. Seismologists warn that true danger lies not just in the shaking, but in fires, landslides, and blackouts that follow. Officials are urgently reminding everyone in quake-prone zones — including Los Angeles — that preparedness isn’t optional: it’s your only chance to survive when disaster strikes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/016bde7ad0c01f06