Times of India
AsiaPac · 1 hrs ago
7.4 magnitude earthquake hits Colombia; people trapped, buildings & airports damaged
A man leaves an apartment building after an earthquake struck Colombia (AP Photo)A powerful earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, causing injuries and significant damage across several cities, including Quibdo, Pereira and Cali, while disrupting operations at multiple airports. The tremor was felt in the capital Bogota and as far away as neighbouring Venezuela and Ecuador.The United States Geological Survey (USGS) and Colombia's geological service reported the earthquake at magnitude 7.4 with a. The epicentre was near San Jose del Palmar, about 400 km west of Bogota, at a depth of 96 km (60 miles), as quoted by Reuters.The earthquake caused significant damage across western Colombia, with 20 buildings collapsing in Cali, according to the city's mayor, who also said people were trap
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