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7.4 Magnitude Earthquake in Colombia Affects Ecuador and Leaves Numerous Dead
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake jolted Colombia, also impacting Ecuador, resulting in over a hundred deaths in Colombia and an international response underway.
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake was recorded in northwest Colombia, affecting much of the country and felt in several provinces of Ecuador, including the capital, Quito, according to local media reports.
According to the Colombian Geological Survey (SGC), the earthquake occurred in the morning of August 10, and videos showing the extent of the disaster have begun circulating on social media.
The death toll in Colombia has risen, surpassing one hundred. Reports indicate that around fifty fatalities were initially confirmed, but the number continues to rise as rescue efforts progress.
In light of this tragedy, the Andean Community has activated its cooperation mechanisms, and leaders from countries such as Mexico, Ecuador, and Chile have expressed their support, announcing the dispatch of aid to the earthquake victims.