Result of 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake in Colombia: 312 Dead, 4,380 Injured, 290 Missing

A statement was made from the National Disaster Risk Management Unit (UNGRD) regarding the latest situation regarding the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that hit the country. According to the statement, the number of people who lost their lives in the earthquake increased to 312. More than 294 thousand people and 470 towns in 15 provinces were affected by the earthquake, where the number of injured was 4 thousand 380 and the number of missing people was 290.

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, in his statement yesterday, stated that the 7.4 magnitude earthquake caused damage of 9.5 billion dollars, according to initial estimates. De la Espriella announced that a new fund named "Miracle Fund" (Fondo Milagro) was established to manage the reconstruction process.