Russia checks on citizens after Colombia quake
The Russian Embassy in Colombia is gathering information on Russian citizens injured as a result of the earthquake.
Consensus
- A strong earthquake occurred in Colombia on August 10.
- The earthquake had a magnitude between 6.8 and 7.4.
- The epicenter was near the municipality of San José del Palmar in the Chocó department.
- The earthquake caused significant casualties and injuries.
- Russia's embassy in Colombia has not received any appeals from Russian citizens affected by the earthquake.
- The embassy is in contact with local authorities to verify information about possible Russian victims.
- The embassy stated it is ready to provide assistance if needed.
- The earthquake was felt in Bogotá and parts of Ecuador.
- Colombian authorities declared a national emergency and issued red alerts in 32 cities.
Points of divergence
- The earthquake had a magnitude of 6.8. — m24
- The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.4. — vesti
- According to BluRadio, 169 people died; according to El Tiempo, at least 1,310 were injured. — vesti
- 224 people died and over 570 were injured. — m24
- Dina Maximova, head of the Russian Community in Colombia, organized a humanitarian aid collection in Cali and delivered personal protective equipment to rescuers. — tg_MID_Russia
Coverage (4 sources)
- Russian Embassy in Colombia: — МИД России
- Russian Embassy checks data on Russian citizens injured in Colombia earthquake — Москва 24
- The Russian Embassy in Colombia did not receive appeals from Russians after the earthquake — Вести
- Russian Embassy in Colombia is gathering information on Russian citizens injured in the earthquake. — ТАСС (Telegram)