A strong 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia at 7:34 a.m. local time on Monday, impacting a large portion of the country. The prolonged shaking prompted authorities to mobilize teams to assess the extent of the damage. Sadly, emergency organizations continue to report a rising death toll, currently standing at 284 across the nation. The quake was widely felt, causing concern and initiating immediate response efforts. Further updates are expected as rescue and assessment operations continue throughout the affected regions. The UNGRD (National Unit for Disaster Risk Management) is coordinating the response.