A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 shook the Colombian capital of Bogota early Sunday, according to AFP. Visuals shared on X showed buildings shaking and people coming out of their houses as strong tremors were felt across the city.
According to USGS, the quake hit the city of Paratebueno in central Colombia, some 170 kilometres (105 miles) east of Bogota.
Videos posted on social media by locals showed people gathered in parks and outside buildings in their pyjamas.
Some visuals also featured parents trying to calm their kids and others looking for pets that had run away due to the earthquake.
“This was very strong," AFP quoted a senior citizen as saying.
An image shared by an X user shows a section of a paved pedestrian walkway that has been significantly displaced and uplifted, likely due to seismic activity. “What a face the streets of Bogotá looked after the earthquake," read the caption.
“Informing about the quake, Bogota’s security department said on X that emergency workers were conducting a sweep of the city to look for damage and provide assistance," said another X user sharing a photo.
Informing about the quake, Bogota’s security department said on X that emergency workers were conducting a sweep of the city to look for damage and provide assistance.
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