Photos, Videos Show Impact After 7.4 Earthquake Hits Colombia
Summary
A strong earthquake measuring 7.4 on the magnitude scale struck western Colombia near San Jose del Palmar. The quake caused buildings to shake in Colombia and Ecuador, leading to injuries and damage in the Choco region.Key Facts
- The earthquake hit western Colombia on a Monday.
- Its strength was measured at 7.4 magnitude.
- The epicenter was near San Jose del Palmar in the Choco region.
- The quake occurred about 66 miles below the earth’s surface.
- Buildings shook across Colombia and in neighboring Ecuador.
- Injuries and significant building damage were reported in Choco’s regional capital.
- No exact numbers for casualties were released yet.
- This earthquake is one of the strongest recent quakes in Colombia but smaller than the historic 1906 8.8-magnitude quake on the Pacific coast.
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