A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia on Monday, resulting in 239 confirmed fatalities and 3,755 injuries. The casualty figures were officially released on Wednesday by the Unidad Nacional para la Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres (Ungrd).
The powerful seismic event has caused significant human impact across the affected region. Authorities continue to manage the disaster response as the full scope of the damage is assessed following the tremors.
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