A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on Monday morning, shaking large parts of the country and prompting people to evacuate homes and buildings.
What Happened
Meanwhile, in the Colombian Capital of Bogota, some people ran out into the street in their pajamas when emergency sirens rang out, AFP reported. Flight ops suspended, emergency sirens rung Flight ops suspended, emergency sirens rung Meanwhile, local news outlets aired footage of some buildings with their facades ripped off by the quake. The death toll from the strong earthquake that struck western Colombia on Monday has risen to at least 69, authorities said.
However, Bogota’s mayor, Carlos Galan, said on X there was no major damage in the capital. The US tsunami warning system said there was no tsunami warning after the quake.
