As rubble clears, Colombia begins focusing on recovery after the earthquake
Summary
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit western Colombia, killing at least 289 people and injuring over 4,000. Rescue teams are ending search operations and shifting focus to helping displaced people with shelter and basic needs as damage assessments continue.Key Facts
- The earthquake struck San Jose del Palmar and affected 15 out of 32 provinces in Colombia.
- At least 289 people have died and 4,187 were injured from the quake.
- More than 127,000 homes were damaged, and nearly 27,000 were destroyed.
- Infrastructure damaged includes roads, water systems, bridges, airports, health centers, and schools.
- Rescue teams saved 354 people in the first week but have now paused some searches and moved to body recovery.
- About 143 people are officially missing; unofficial sources report more than 3,000 missing.
- International rescue teams from Israel, the U.S., and Mexico have joined local efforts.
- Authorities are focusing on housing and supporting the many families made homeless by the disaster.
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