A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 on the Richter scale struck Colombia on Sunday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The earthquake happened at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles), amplifying its possible effects at the epicenter location.
No casualties or damage were reported immediately, and authorities are still on high alert to monitor the situation. Shallow earthquakes tend to be more damaging, and local authorities have been assessing the condition of infrastructure and safety.
GFZ is continuously monitoring aftershocks and associated seismic activity. Emergency responders are on standby as news about the impact of the quake keeps coming in.
