And strong earthquake It shook large areas of central Colombia, including the capital, Bogotá, this Friday, January 19, 2023.
The movement had a magnitude of 5.6 on the Richter scale, without authorities initially reporting any personal injuries.
The Colombian Geological Service has reported that the earth began to shake at 6:26 a.m., the result of an earthquake originating 33 kilometers deep and with its epicenter in Ansermanuevo, in the Cauca Valley. It has also reported several subsequent aftershocks, although at a lower level.
The movement, the largest that Colombia has suffered since October, was strongly felt in some areas and local media have reported damage to some properties.
In the case of Bogotá, the Firefighters have confirmed that they have not received any warning, although they remain alert.
In social networks Videos are circulating that show the magnitude of the earthquake. You can even hear the siren of the seismic alert system sounding while the movement lasts.
In addition, the photos show fallen roofs in several houses and damage to public infrastructure.
Users claim that they experienced moments of anguish while the strong earthquake.
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