Powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Colombia shakes capital Bogota
A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake has shaken the Colombian capital of Bogota, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
AFP news agency reporters on the ground reported on Sunday that buildings shook and sirens sounded around Bogota as people rushed out onto the streets for safety.
The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said it was a 6.5 magnitude quake at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles).
More to follow.
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