Colombian authorities identify 93 victims of major earthquake

Colombia's National Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences has identified 93 victims following the powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck the country on August 10, with its epicenter in San José del Palmar, Chocó.

As of the evening of August 11, the institute reported receiving 180 bodies from the affected departments, including Chocó, Caldas, Risaralda, and Valle del Cauca. The identified victims represent a significant portion of the total casualties received so far.

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The National Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences reports that, to date, it has received 180 bodies from the departments of Chocó, Caldas, Risaralda, and Valle del Cauca.

The institute stated that the list of identified individuals has been established as of the report's closing. The process for releasing the bodies to their families is being conducted in coordination with the Attorney General's Office and at the relevant municipal locations. The institution has committed to continuing its work with technical rigor and providing support to the families affected by the tragedy.

The list of identified victims includes individuals from various locations, with names and ages provided for those processed in Manizales, Belén de Umbría, Pereira, Buenaventura, Buga, Cali, and Quibdó. The detailed breakdown offers a somber glimpse into the human toll of the devastating earthquake.

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Of that total, a total of 93 victims have been identified.