Huge earthquake sparks chaos at tourist attraction as buildings shake
A huge earthquake has rocked Bogota sparking chaos at a popular tourist attraction.
Residents in the capital of Colombia, Bogota, felt tremors shortly after 8am local time (2pm GMT).
The quake was reportedly shallow, at a depth of 10km (6.21 miles), which intensified its impact.
No immediate casualties or large-scale damage have been reported, yet the natural event plunged the city into a state of panic.
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