Earthquake today: Major quake of magnitude 7.4 hits Colombia, prompting people to evacuate homes
A morning earthquake shook Colombian capital Bogota on Monday, with the tremor being felt as far away as the border with Venezuela, according to Reuters.
An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck Colombia in the early hours of the day, causing tremors to be felt as far away as neighboring Venezuela and Ecuador, including the capital city of Bogotá. The epicenter of the quake was located in San José del Palmar, a region approximately 250 miles (400 kilometers) west of Colombia's capital.
Governor Nubia Carolina Cordoba-Curi expressed concern over potential aftershocks and reported injuries and substantial building damage in the capital city, Quibdó. A damage assessment has been initiated and an official report is expected to be released shortly.
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Also reported by 3 other outlets
- M7.4 earthquake hits western Colombia, damages reported from Cali and Manizales colombiareports.com
- A 7.4-magnitude earthquake rocks Colombia and Ecuador, prompting people to evacuate buildings pbs.org
- Major earthquake of magnitude 7.4 shakes Colombia, neighbouring Ecuador, Venezuela hindustantimes.com
