Powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake shakes central Colombia
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A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck central Colombia early Sunday, sending residents, the U.S. Geological Survey said. No casualties were immediately reported. The shallow quake struck at 8:08 a.m. at a depth of 6.2 miles about 10.5 miles from the city of Paratebueno, which is about 116 miles southeast of the capital of Bogota. Residents said they felt the tremor in cities including Medellin, Cali and Manizales. The Colombian Geological Service reported additional tremors with magnitudes ranging from 4 to 4.
AI Summary
Main Idea: A strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck central Colombia early Sunday, shaking a wide area but causing no immediate reports of deaths or major damage.
Key Points:
- The quake hit near Paratebueno, about 116 miles southeast of Bogota, at a shallow depth.
- People felt the shaking in several major cities, including Bogota, Medellin, Cali and Manizales.
- Officials said they were checking for damage, and small aftershocks followed in the same area.
- Social media posts showed people leaving buildings in Bogota, while rural video showed little or no damage.
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A strong quake in Colombia can rattle US supply chains, travel plans, and prices if damage or aftershocks slow trade.
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