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Powerful earthquake sparks evacuations in Colombia
CNN • • world
Key Points:
- A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, with the epicenter in San José del Palmar, Chocó, at a depth of 107 kilometers, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
- Tremors were felt across multiple cities, including Bogotá, where alarms sounded and people evacuated buildings as a precaution.
- In Quibdó, the capital of Chocó, authorities reported injuries and severe building damage, raising concerns about potential aftershocks.
- Bogotá officials reported no injuries or major structural damage, only some cracks in buildings, despite strong tremors felt in the capital.
- Reuters footage showed dust clouds and crumbling facades in Colombian neighborhoods as residents sought safety during the earthquake.
