A strong earthquake 6.3 size shakes in the center of Colombia

A strong earthquake of 6.3 compressed volume Colombia The American Geological Survey said early on Sunday, and to send the population. The losses were not reported immediately.

The shallow earthquake was hit at 8:08 am at a depth of 6.2 miles, about 10.5 miles from Pariboin, which is about 116 miles southeast of the capital of Bogota. Residents said they felt trembling in cities, including Medeline, Kali and Manizallis.

The Colombian geological service has reported additional tremors with sizes ranging from 4 to 4.6 that occurred in the same area after minutes.

The National Disaster Risk Management Unit said that it was evaluating the situation in many municipalities.

The photos published on social media showed people in Bogota who felt trembling – some left their workplace to search for safety. Footage of rural areas indicated that there is no harm.

“He was a great scary,” said 54 -year -old Carlos Alberto Ruiz, who left his apartment in Bogota with his wife, son and dog.

“Some time has passed since we felt this strong here in Bogota,” said Francisco Gonzalez, a lawyer who also fled to his home.

Colombia is located in the Pacific Fire loop, and it is an area known as frequent earthquake and volcanic activity.