A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on August 10th, resulting in a rapidly increasing death toll. As of the latest reports from the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management, 289 people have died. The number of injured individuals is approaching 4,000, highlighting the widespread impact of the quake. Authorities are also reporting 143 people are currently missing. Rescue and recovery efforts are ongoing as emergency services work to locate survivors and provide aid to affected communities. The extent of the damage is still being assessed, but it is clear the earthquake has caused significant devastation across the region. Further updates are expected as more information becomes available.