Powerful 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Western Colombia
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake has struck western Colombia, with tremors felt in the capital Bogotá as well as in Cali and Medellín. It is the second major quake to hit the region within weeks.
A powerful earthquake measuring magnitude 7.4 struck the western part of Colombia, with the shaking felt across several of the country's major cities. Tremors reached the capital, Bogotá, as well as Cali and Medellín, underscoring the wide geographic reach of the quake.
Second Major Quake to Hit the Region in Weeks
The earthquake comes just weeks after quakes of similar intensity caused significant devastation in neighboring Venezuela. The back-to-back occurrence of two powerful earthquakes in such a short span has drawn attention to the seismic vulnerability of the region.
Detailed information on damage or casualties in Colombia was not immediately available. Authorities and residents are monitoring the situation as more details emerge.
