Dominican Embassy activates emergency contacts after Colombia earthquake

The Dominican Republic's Embassy in Colombia has activated emergency contact channels following a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake near San José del Palmar, in the Chocó department.

The earthquake, which occurred at 7:34 a.m., has caused significant damage to buildings and homes across various regions of Colombia. The embassy has urged Dominican citizens residing in the country to remain vigilant and follow instructions from Colombian authorities.

For those requiring direct assistance due to the seismic event, the embassy has provided specific contact methods, including the email [email protected] and the emergency telephone number +57 301 115 4365. The diplomatic mission expressed solidarity with the Colombian people as rescue organizations continue to assess the damage and the number of victims.