An earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale struck Colombia today, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC).
Earlier, the EMSC had reported the earthquake’s magnitude as 6.8.
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The earthquake had a focal depth of 115 km, according to the source.
Massive 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia pic.twitter.com/4LpedCpUFd
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Colombia’s geological survey agency measured the earthquake at 6.7 on the Richter scale, noting that the epicenter was in the province of Chocó, on the Pacific coast.
Eyewitnesses speaking to Reuters said that the earthquake, which occurred early this morning, shook the capital, Bogotá. The tremor was felt as far as the border with Venezuela.
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Chocó province was struck by a 7.4-magnitude earthquake — USGS pic.twitter.com/jxVwJQM2FC
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BREAKING: A powerful M7.3–7.4 earthquake has struck western Colombia near Medellín.
The tremor occurred at a depth of 120 km at 7:34 a.m. local time today.
AdvertisementProlonged shaking was widely felt as building evacuations began.
Earthquake – Colombia – Medellín – Antioquia – Tremor pic.twitter.com/cZgYjUqoii
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Colombia: Significant damage has been reported in Pereira following the powerful M7.2 earthquake earlier.
Buildings have collapsed, with reports of people trapped beneath the rubble. pic.twitter.com/o1ZlmBiaP5
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