A powerful earthquake struck central Colombia early Sunday, shaking Bogota and sending thousands into the streets. The magnitude.3 tremor hit at:08 a.m. local time, with its epicenter near Paratebueno, about 116 miles southeast of the capital Residents in Bogota, Medellin, Cali, and Manizales reported feeling the ground shake, with alarms and sirens blaring throughout the capital.
Initial reports indicate no fatalities, but more than 30 people were injured, mostly in areas closest to the epicenter such as Paratebueno and Medina In Paratebueno, over 130 houses collapsed and a landslide was reported, while Medina saw dozens of homes and schools damaged In Bogota, minor structural damage and power outages were noted, and several people required treatment for panic attacks.
Aftershocks followed the main quake, prompting authorities to urge caution and monitor for further seismic activity The Colombian Geological Service and international agencies continue to assess the full extent of the damage as the region recovers from one of its strongest tremors in recent years.
