The NGO World Vision activates its crisis committee after the 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia, the strongest in a decade

The European Union has initiated its crisis consular assistance mechanism and deployed the Copernicus satellite service to support Colombia following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake. The mobilization includes the allocation of financial aid to assist with ongoing rescue and relief operations in the affected region.

Reports indicate that the seismic event has resulted in more than one hundred fatalities. European authorities are coordinating these resources to bolster the local response efforts as the country manages the aftermath of the disaster.