Strong earthquake causes significant damage and injuries in Colombia
A magnitude-7.4 earthquake struck Colombia's Pacific coast, causing significant damage and injuries in the Chocó province. The tremor was felt as far away as the capital, Bogotá, leading to building evacuations and concerns regarding potential aftershocks.
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Major seismic events in populated regions require urgent humanitarian response and highlight the vulnerability of infrastructure to natural disasters.
Image source, REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez Image caption, The quake was felt in the capital, Bogotá, hundreds of kilometres away
A powerful earthquake has caused significant damage in Colombia's Pacific coast, officials say.
Nubia Carolina Córdoba, governor Chocó province, said people had been injured but did not specify how many. She also said she was concerned about possible aftershocks.
The magnitude-7.4 quake struck at 07:34 (12:34 GMT) at a depth of 96km (60 miles), Colombia's geological service said.
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