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U.S. allocates $15.5 million after earthquake in Colombia
The U.S. Department of State allocated $15.5 million in emergency aid after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia’s Chocó region. At least 111 people were killed, 87 were injured and about 1,600 buildings were damaged.
Following the earthquake in Colombia, the U.S. Department of State allocated $15.5 million for emergency relief efforts.
The department said the funds would be used for emergency shelter, food, protection services and earthquake assessments. The statement expressed solidarity with the people of Colombia and said support would be provided to President Abelardo de la Espriella and his government in assessing needs on the ground.
Heavy toll in the Chocó region
The magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck near San José del Palmar in Colombia’s Chocó region. The tremor occurred about 400 kilometers west of the capital, Bogotá, at a depth of approximately 107 kilometers.
According to figures released by Colombian authorities, at least 111 people were killed and 87 were injured in the earthquake. About 1,600 buildings were damaged, at least 61 of them completely destroyed.
Consular assistance for U.S. citizens
U.S. Department of State spokesperson Tommy Pigott said that U.S. citizens affected by the earthquake were receiving active assistance. U.S. citizens in Colombia were asked to contact the U.S. Embassy in Bogotá for consular support.
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