Death toll from Colombia earthquake reaches 281

At least 281 people were killed in a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia on August 10, Report informs, citing local radio station Blu Radio.

A total of 3,971 people were injured, while 379 others are considered missing.

The highest number of deaths was recorded in the city of Cali, where 96 people died in the natural disaster.

The earthquake occurred near the city of San Jose del Palmar in the Choco department in western Colombia.

Earlier, the death toll from the earthquake had been reported at 273.