A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck northwestern Colombia, and the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD) released the latest damage figures on 21 August local time. So far, 329 deaths, 4,600 injuries, 247 missing people and 364 rescues have been confirmed.
The National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD) released an update on the damage caused by the earthquake on 21 August local time, reporting 329 deaths, 4,600 injured, 247 people missing and 364 people rescued.
The earthquake struck northwestern Colombia, measuring magnitude 7.5, with a hypocenter depth of 80 km. It has reportedly caused severe damage in 32 cities across the country.
Information from the area has been released by multiple agencies, and further updates on the damage are expected.