An earthquake measuring 4.4 magnitude on the richter scale struck southwestern colombia on thursday: An earthquake measuring 4.4 magnitude on the Richter scale struck southwestern Colombia on Thursday.

According to Qatar News Agency, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said that the earthquake's epicenter was located 18 km southwest of the Colombian city of Sibate, at a depth of 58.8 km. Authorities in Colombia have not yet reported any casualties or material damage resulting from the earthquake.

In a historical context, in 1999, Colombia experienced a 6.1-magnitude earthquake that had devastating consequences. This earthquake resulted in the deaths of 1,185 people, left 700 others missing, injured at least 4,750 individuals, and displaced approximately 250,000 people. The city of Armenia was the hardest hit during this tragic event.