BOGOTA — A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck central Colombia early Sunday, authorities mentioned. No casualties have been instantly reported.
The quake hit 17 kilometers (10.5 miles) northeast of Paratebueno, a metropolis about 116 miles southeast of the capital, Bogota. The U.S. Geological Service reported the quake hit at 8:08 a.m. (1308 GMT) at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles).
The Colombian Geological Service reported extra tremors with magnitudes starting from 4 to 4.6 occurred in the identical space minutes later.
The Nationwide Unit for Catastrophe Danger Administration mentioned on X that it was assessing the scenario in a number of municipalities.
Photos posted on social media confirmed folks in Bogota who felt the tremor — some left their workplaces to hunt security. Footage from rural areas indicated there was no harm.
Colombia lies within the Pacific Ring of Fireplace, a area identified for frequent seismic and volcanic exercise.
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