Colombia Earthquake Toll Rises to 304 as 400,000 Students Move to Online Classes
Colombia's disaster agency now counts 304 dead and 4,548 injured from the 10 August quake, while the Education Ministry moves more than 400,000 students to online and shelter-based classes. The post Colombia Earthquake Toll Rises to 304 as 400,000 Students Move to Online Classes appeared first on The Rio Times .
On 10 August, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia near San José del Palmar in Chocó, resulting in 304 deaths, 4,548 injuries, and 426 people still unaccounted for. The tremor affected 472 municipalities across 15 departments, causing damage to schools, health centers, community centers, and buildings. To ensure continuity of education, the Education Ministry ordered schools to shift to online classes, with satellite internet provided in shelters.
As of 18 August, the UNGRD reported 123,789 affected families and 292,043 affected people. The government declared a national disaster situation, which will remain in effect until 11 August 2027. The quake's aftershocks have continued, with 106 recorded in the two days following the initial earthquake.
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