6.3 magnitude earthquake hits central Colombia, no casualties reported

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake has struck cardinal Colombia, authorities said

BOGOTA -- A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck cardinal Colombia aboriginal Sunday, authorities said. No casualties were instantly reported.

The quake deed 17 kilometers (10.5 miles) northeast of Paratebueno, a metropolis astir 116 miles southeast of the capital, Bogota. The U.S. Geological Service reported the quake deed astatine 8:08 a.m. (1308 GMT) astatine a extent of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles).

The Colombian Geological Service reported further tremors with magnitudes ranging from 4 to 4.6 occurred successful the aforesaid country minutes later.

The National Unit for Disaster Risk Management said connected X that it was assessing the concern successful respective municipalities.

Images posted connected societal media showed radical successful Bogota who felt the tremor — immoderate near their workplaces to question safety. Footage from agrarian areas indicated determination was nary damage.

Colombia lies successful the Pacific Ring of Fire, a portion known for predominant seismic and volcanic activity.

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