A 7.4-magnitude earthquake rocks Colombia and Ecuador, prompting people to evacuate buildings
Summary
A strong earthquake measuring 7.4 hit western Colombia on Monday, shaking Colombia and nearby Ecuador. The quake caused people to leave their homes and damaged buildings, with some injuries reported.Key Facts
- The earthquake's strength was measured at magnitude 7.4.
- The epicenter was in San Jose Del Palmar in Colombia’s Choco region, about 250 miles west of Bogota.
- The earthquake occurred at a depth of 66 miles (107 kilometers).
- People in both Colombia and Ecuador felt the shaking and evacuated buildings.
- Choco’s governor said there were injuries and serious building damage in the regional capital.
- This earthquake follows destructive quakes in Venezuela in late June, which caused thousands of deaths.
- The U.S. Geological Survey and Colombia’s geological agency reported the quake details.
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