Bogot¡: A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia on Monday has resulted in significant damage to nearly 5,000 homes and 24 health facilities, affecting hundreds of schools, community centers, and roads, UN officials reported Tuesday.

According to Anadolu Agency, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) spokesperson Jens Laerke informed reporters in Geneva that the earthquake led to damage in nearly 5,000 homes with 387 completely destroyed and 61 buildings collapsed. Additionally, over 550 educational institutions and more than 350 community centers suffered damage.

Laerke highlighted that official reports indicated disruptions to essential services such as electricity, water supplies, healthcare, and connectivity in several cities across the country. The disaster also impacted 53 roads nationwide.

The earthquake has resulted in the loss of at least 126 lives and left 1,495 people injured, based on official government figures. WHO spokesperson Tarik Jasarevic reported that 24 health facilities across six departments sustained damage, with Valle del Cauca, particularly Cali, experiencing the most significant impact on health infrastructure. The Hospital Universitario del Valle suffered a partial collapse of a tower housing cardiology and pediatric services, while Clinica Nuestra was evacuated completely.

Jasarevic noted that the damage to water systems has compounded operational challenges for health facilities. Despite the extensive damage, Laerke stated that Colombia has not yet made an official request for international assistance.