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5.1-magnitude earthquake hits Colombia, forcing evacuations in Bogotá and Bucaramanga
Euronews.com • • world
Key Points:
- A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on Wednesday, affecting central and northeastern regions, including the capital Bogotá.
- The quake occurred around 11:45 am local time, with its epicenter in Los Santos, Santander department, at a depth of 149 kilometers.
- This tremor follows a more powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake just 16 days earlier that resulted in over 300 deaths.
- The earthquake was widely felt in cities such as Bucaramanga, Piedecuesta, Floridablanca, and Bogotá, prompting alarms and evacuations in some areas.
- Authorities have reported no casualties or damage from the recent 5.1-magnitude quake so far.
