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UN monitoring magnitude-7.4 quake in central Colombia; rural connectivity limited
Summary
The UN said it is monitoring a reported magnitude-7.4 earthquake in central Colombia, noted limited connectivity in rural areas and structural damage reports, and said the government had begun evacuations and assessments.
Farhan said the UN was monitoring developments after a reported magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck central Colombia and was felt across the region from Panama to Venezuela. "This morning, we are monitoring the developments following the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia this morning," he said, noting that the epicenter was reported between the departments of Chocó and Valle del Cauca and that connectivity in rural areas was limited.
He said the government had initiated precautionary evacuations and was leading damage and casualty assessments; the UN offered readiness to help as needed and said it would share updates as information became available.
