A 6.1-magnitude quake shook much of Colombia at noon on Thursday, but officials have so far reported no casualties or damage.
The quake, initially calculated to have a magnitude of 5.9, was actually a 6.1 and struck at 12:04 local time (13:04 Chile time), according to the Colombian Geological Agency. “It’s shallow, less than 30 kilometers deep.”
The epicenter was in the town of El Calvario in the central Meta department of the country, a few kilometers from the Colombian capital.
#Columbia | Thus, one seat in the House of Representatives remained after a strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake felt in Colombia this Thursday afternoon. pic.twitter.com/Z6JqJLaS2O
— Vanguard (@vanguardiacom) August 17, 2023
#Columbia | Colombians recorded the moment a newscaster narrated in the middle of Channel 1’s midday edition of the strong shaking that shook several parts of the country on Thursday. pic.twitter.com/lDES DoiBWG
— Vanguard (@vanguardiacom) August 17, 2023
Strong tremors were felt in Bogotá and other cities in the country, and many buildings were evacuated due to the state of emergency.
“After the earthquake felt in Bogotá, we have not received any calls or reports from the 123 emergency number. We will monitor the city in case of incidents,” the Bogota Fire Department said on social networks.
#Note At 12:06 pm on August 17, 2023, strong tremors were felt in the Colombian capital and other parts of the country, with several aftershocks.For more information https://t.co/BwN2dHblx3 pic.twitter.com/fRWlWan8Tb
– Channel 1 (@Canal1Colombia) August 17, 2023
Telluric’s move surprised even the U.S. ambassador. Francisco Palmieri in full speech. With a strained smile, the diplomat finally continued his speech.
At the full live event, US Ambassador Francisco Palmieri was horrified by the strong tremors that rocked Colombia this Thursday at noon. pic.twitter.com/Z9Jtwn86vd
— Vanguard (@vanguardiacom) August 17, 2023
Meanwhile, the National Disaster Risk Management Department (UNGRD) reported: “Run Sweep” I checked for casualties and damage at the location where I felt the tremor.
Thirteen minutes after the tremor, a 5.6-magnitude aftershock struck the country again at 12:17 local time (17:17 GMT) as people began to return to their homes and offices.
???????? | #last minute • On Thursday, a magnitude 6.1 earthquake shook Bogota and central Colombia.
The epicenter of the earthquake was located at a depth of 10 kilometers and the epicenter was located 16 kilometers north of Kumaral, Meta state.
#earthquake #trembling #bogota #Columbia… pic.twitter.com/a3pSQR0AIe
— World Alert ????️ (@AlertasMundial) August 17, 2023
Reported by ???????? #bogota If you experience a few aftershocks above intensity 5, stay calm, have a risk management plan, and stay in the open. News in development.
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.#earthquake #shake #Columbia # News under development #news # pic.twitter.com/CRgo8P9gb1— Adrian Felipe Peleaz voice over (@Ad_PipePeleaz) August 17, 2023
????????#Columbia ????#emergency | Here’s how the Noticias RCN and NTN24 newsroom made this issue. #earthquake Magnitude 6.1 in Bogota. #Rochek RB27 #earthquake #earthquake #shake pic.twitter.com/zjFwMlrAOw
— Rochex Rababel Robinson Bonilla (@RochexRB27) August 17, 2023
Source: Biobiochile