Colombia earthquake: Death toll rises as search phase ends in Chocó FAST-MOVING

7.4 magnitude earthquake Chocó earthquake UNGRD San José del Palmar humanitarian aid

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake, centered in San José del Palmar, Chocó, has caused widespread devastation across Colombia. Official reports from the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD) indicate the death toll has reached approximately 273 to 281 people, with hundreds still missing and over 3,800 injured.

The disaster has impacted dozens of municipalities, affecting over 97,000 people and 40,000 families. Infrastructure damage is extensive, including the destruction of over 12,000 homes and damage to tens of thousands of others. Critical services such as health centers, schools, aqueducts, and airports have also been compromised.

Authorities have officially concluded the search and rescue phase in Chocó, shifting focus toward humanitarian aid and reconstruction. Efforts include the distribution of food, water, and medical supplies, as well as the deployment of Starlink satellite equipment to restore communications in isolated areas. The government is also working to establish a machinery bank to assist with debris removal and road recovery.

Entities

Chocó · Colombia · David Santiago Tamayo · José Manuel Restrepo · Nubia Carolina Córdoba-Curi · Rodrigo Lara · San José del Palmar · UNGRD · Unidad Nacional para la Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres

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[● 4 SOURCES] The government plans to provide tablets and connectivity to support virtual education due to damaged schools. laopinion.co · www.minuto30.com · www.lasillavacia.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The earthquake resulted in 273 deaths, 3,824 injuries, and 377 missing persons. colmundoradio.com.co
[○ 1 SOURCE] The emergency has affected 40,753 families and 97,515 people. colmundoradio.com.co
[○ 1 SOURCE] Over 2,000 schools, 800 community centers, and 200 health centers were affected by the earthquake. colmundoradio.com.co
[● 6 SOURCES] The official search and rescue phase has concluded after the last missing persons were found alive. www.telesurtv.net · elperiodicodeportivo.com.co · www.colombia.com · www.lasillavacia.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The earthquake destroyed 12,584 homes and damaged 74,873 others. colmundoradio.com.co · www.bolivia.com · www.entornointeligente.com · patrialatina.com.br
[● 4 SOURCES] The Colombian government will establish a machinery bank to assist with debris removal and road recovery. laopinion.co · www.minuto30.com · www.lasillavacia.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The UNGRD deployed Starlink satellite equipment to restore communications in the earthquake epicenter. rionoticias.co · www.lasillavacia.com
[● 15 SOURCES] The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.4. www.entornointeligente.com · www.radioacktiva.com · xeu.mx · www.telesurtv.net · oem.com.mx · +9 more
[● 8 SOURCES] There are 377 people missing. www.entornointeligente.com · xeu.mx · oem.com.mx · www.bolivia.com · colmundoradio.com.co · +3 more
[● 6 SOURCES] 3,824 people were injured. oem.com.mx · patrialatina.com.br · www.entornointeligente.com · xeu.mx · www.bolivia.com · +1 more
[● 4 SOURCES] 12,584 homes were destroyed. www.entornointeligente.com · xeu.mx · oem.com.mx · www.bolivia.com