Abelardo De La Asprilla

In Colombia, it was reported today, Thursday, that at least 319 people have died as a result of the earthquake that struck the country, while 260 people remain missing. Authorities confirmed 4,469 injuries and 364 successful rescues.

Search efforts for survivors of the severe earthquake in Colombia continue, with 496 people still classified as missing. "This is undoubtedly a tragedy of enormous proportions," said Colombian President Abelardo de la Asprilla.