A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, but no casualties among the Colombian community have been reported so far.
According to Yonhap News on August 10, a representative from the Colombian embassy stated, "As of now, we have confirmed that there are no casualties among our citizens."
The embassy issued an urgent notice, indicating that strong tremors were felt in the Bogotá area, but no significant structural damage has been reported.
They added, "We are closely monitoring the situation related to the earthquake and continuously checking for any impact on our citizens."
Approximately 800 Colombians reside in the country, with most living in the capital region of Bogotá.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the earthquake occurred at 7:34 a.m. local time (8:34 p.m. Korean time) near San José del Palmar in Chocó province.
President Abelardo de la Espriella reported that the earthquake has resulted in 111 fatalities and 87 injuries.
The New York Times cited the Colombian Geological Survey, stating that this earthquake is the strongest to hit Colombia in the past decade.
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