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Colombia earthquake kills at least 287 people and leaves hundreds missing FAST-MOVING
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, with its epicenter near San José del Palmar in the Chocó department. The disaster has caused significant loss of life and widespread destruction across 15 departments and 437 municipalities.
According to the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD), the death toll has reached at least 287 people, with 3,975 injured and approximately 378 people missing. The earthquake has caused extensive structural damage, including the collapse of over 120 buildings and damage to thousands of homes, schools, and health centers. In cities like Pereira and Cali, rescue teams have been working through debris, though officials note that the window for finding survivors is rapidly closing.
President Abelardo De La Espriella has declared an economic emergency and proposed a special reconstruction plan for the Chocó department to address historical neglect and current devastation. The United Nations has allocated $5 million in humanitarian aid to support response operations. Meanwhile, a benefit concert titled ‘Colombia: Voces por la Vida’ is scheduled for August 23 in Bogotá to raise funds for reconstruction efforts.
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Abelardo De La Espriella · Cali · Chocó · Colombia · Pereira · San José del Palmar · UNGRD · Unidad Nacional para la Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres · United Nations
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- [● 7 SOURCES] The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.4. boletimgoias.com.br · somosnoticia.com.br · diariopanorama.com · emisorasunidas.com · diariodelcauca.com.co · +2 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The earthquake caused 3,975 injuries and affected over 102,000 people. diariopanorama.com · emisorasunidas.com · elsubmarinojujuy.com.ar · www.whec.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The earthquake resulted in at least 287 deaths and 378 missing persons. diariopanorama.com · elsubmarinojujuy.com.ar · boletimgoias.com.br · www.lanacion.cl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The United Nations allocated $5 million in humanitarian aid to Colombia. somosnoticia.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] More than 150 aftershocks have been recorded since the main tremor. boletimgoias.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] The epicenter was located in San José del Palmar, Chocó. emisorasunidas.com · diariodelcauca.com.co · larazon.co · www.lanacion.cl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Colombian president declared an economic emergency to address the crisis. boletimgoias.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] The earthquake affected 15 departments and 437 municipalities. diariopanorama.com · emisorasunidas.com · elsubmarinojujuy.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] The 'Colombia: Voces por la Vida' benefit concert is scheduled for August 23 at Vive Claro Distrito Cultural. elperiodicodeportivo.com.co · extra.com.co
- [● 2 SOURCES] The charity event 'Colombia: Voces por la Vida' will donate 100% of contributions to Presentes Corporación. elperiodicodeportivo.com.co · extra.com.co
- [● 2 SOURCES] Donations for earthquake relief can be made starting from $100,000 COP via Ticketmaster.co. elperiodicodeportivo.com.co · extra.com.co
- [● 3 SOURCES] The earthquake resulted in 287 deaths, 3,975 injuries, and 378 missing persons. www.tropicanafm.com · elsubmarinojujuy.com.ar · diariopanorama.com