An earthquake of magnitude of 6.4 struck the region located around 5 km southeast of Cartago city in Colombia, with a population of around 134,000, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre reported on Friday.
EMSC said the earthquake's depth was 115 km (71.46 miles).
The effects of this natural disaster were not limited to Cartago; the majority of the quake's force was felt in Pereira, a city of around 467,000 inhabitants located 22 km southwest.
Although inhabitants are struggling to deal with the aftermath, reports from the ground show scenes of mayhem. Official information about the level of damage or possible casualties has not yet been released by Colombian authorities.
Following this seismic nightmare, communities around the country are waiting impatiently for word on the whereabouts of their loved ones and houses, and they are preparing for a difficult and protracted path to recovery.
Start-up Mindtrip has developed a generative AI that builds entire travel plans based on just a few lines of text
Salvadoran national had been living in Maryland and was deported despite judge’s ruling
Authorities say violence claimed at least three lives over the weekend
Two neighbours sign 45 agreements, including on supply chains, AI, joint maritime patrols and railway development
Greek authorities say investigation underway to determine what happened
Yoon asks court to display prosecution’s presentation on monitor, proceeds to rebut statement point by point: report
