Colombian President de la Espriera reported on the 12th that the 7.5 magnitude earthquake that occurred in the country on the 10th had killed 265 people, injured 3,494 others, and 496 others were missing. Rescue efforts in the disaster area are still being carried out intensively. Pereira, a city near the epicenter, was severely affected by the disaster. After the earthquake, water supply, electricity supply, and communications were completely interrupted. Currently, water and electricity supply is being restored in some regions, but basic livelihood security in some remote villages and towns is still being affected.

Colombian President de la Espriera reported on the 12th that the 7.5 magnitude earthquake that occurred in the country on the 10th had killed 265 people, injured 3,494 others, and 496 others were missing. Rescue efforts in the disaster area are still being carried out intensively. Pereira, a city near the epicenter, was severely affected by the disaster. After the earthquake, water supply, electricity supply, and communications were completely interrupted. Currently, water and electricity supply is being restored in some regions, but basic livelihood security in some remote villages and towns is still being affected.