Colombian Capital Shaken by 6.3 Mw Earthquake
(United Latest News)– Amidst the panic that swept through Bogota, a tragic incident occurred as a woman lost her life by leaping from a 10th-floor building. The United States Geological Survey reported a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3, followed by numerous aftershocks, striking the Colombian capital, Bogota. Frightened residents fled into the streets, and the seismic event resulted i the unfortunate death of a woman.
Despite the tremors, no significant structural damage was immediately reported from the earthquake that occurred on Thursday. Colombia’s national geological service recorded the magnitude as 6.1. This seismic event, which struck at 12:04 pm (17:04 GMT), originated in El Calvario, a town located 40 km (25 miles) southeast of Bogota, with a shallow depth of less than 30 km (19 miles).
The earthquake led to buildings swaying and sirens blaring, prompting thousands of alarmed residents to seek safety on the streets. Mayor Claudia Lopez confirmed the tragic incident where a woman fell to her death in the southeastern part of the city.
We express profound sorrow for the singular and grave incident that has been reported: a woman jumped from the 10th floor of a residential building in Madelena, seemingly driven by nervous distress.We are providing support to those who were with her in the residence through medical teams,” Lopez announced on the platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
The chamber of representatives in Colombia‘s Congress reported some damage as well. The earthquake dislodged a plaster decoration from the ceiling, causing it to fall onto a desk below. Fortunately, no injuries were sustained from this incident.
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Colombia’s civil defense agency orchestrated the evacuation of the entire municipality of El Calvario, where residents were affected by the quake. The seismic activity also resulted in window damage in the area. In the neighboring town of Villavicencio, a landslide occurred, and the agency’s personnel were actively assessing further impacts.
Following the initial quake, aftershocks quickly ensued, further alarming the populace in the city streets. The second quake was estimated to be of magnitude 5.6 by Colombia’s national geological service, with the subsequent aftershock measuring 4.8.
Central Colombia is recognized for its high seismic activity and is characterized by one of the nation’s primary geological faults. Authorities had previously issued warnings in March due to heightened seismic activity around the Nevado del Ruiz volcano. This peak was responsible for triggering Colombia’s most significant recorded natural catastrophe, resulting in the loss of 25,000 lives in 1985
