Colombia quake leaves 69 dead, with more trapped under rubble
Summary
- A quake struck Colombia with its epicenter in the San Jose del Palmar municipality.
- The quake resulted in at least 69 deaths across different regions.
- The Risaralda region reported 40 deaths, Valle del Cauca department reported 27 deaths, and 2 deaths were reported in the city of Manizales.
Key Facts
- · Epicenter: San Jose del Palmar municipality
- · Depth of the quake: 100 km
- · Total deaths: at least 69
- · Regions affected: Risaralda, Valle del Cauca, Manizales
Why it matters
The quake has significant humanitarian implications, with many trapped under rubble and in need of rescue and relief efforts.
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