At least 213 people have died according to a CNN count and more than 1,500 homes are damaged or destroyed as a result of the powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia on Monday. The quake’s epicenter was in the northwestern department of Chocó, but the tremor was felt strongly about 150 miles away in the nation’s capital of Bogotá. Officials report that it’s the strongest quake recorded in Colombia in the last decade.

At least 213 people have died according to a CNN count and more than 1,500 homes are damaged or destroyed as a result of the powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia on Monday.

The quake’s epicenter was in the northwestern department of Chocó, but the tremor was felt strongly about 150 miles away in the nation’s capital of Bogotá. Officials report that it’s the strongest quake recorded in Colombia in the last decade.

The government has declared a national state of disaster, and emergency crews are racing to help people who are trapped beneath the rubble. Charities are also on the ground providing aid to those affected. You can make a difference by donating via the form below or clicking HERE .

Impact Your World will continue to monitor the situation and add additional vetted organizations as they begin operations on the ground.

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