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Damage to the Telecom Central Plant in Armenia, Colombia. The telecommunication equipment in Armenia and surrounding communities continued to operate even though the buildings housing the equipment were heavily damaged. Collapsing structures also damaged elevated lines. However, there was no long-term damage, and telephone service resumed in one to four days. Image Credit: A.P. Asfura. EQE International, Inc. January 25, 1999 Armenia Columbia earthquake At least 1,185 people killed, over 700 missing and presumed killed, over 4,750 injured and about 250,000 homeless. The most affected city was Armenia where 907 people were killed and about 60 percent of the buildings were destroyed, including the police and fire stations. About 60 percent of the buildings were destroyed at Calarca and about 50 percent of the houses were destroyed at Pereira. Landslides blocked several roads including the Manizales-Bogota road. Damage occurred in Caldas, Huila, Quindio, Risaralda, Tolima and Valle del Cauca Departments. Event Data:
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