6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Injures Four, Damages Infrastructure Near Bogotá, Colombia

A significant earthquake of magnitude between 6.3 and 6.5 struck central Colombia near Paratebueno in the Cundinamarca region, causing injuries and structural damage. The quake occurred at a shallow depth around 9 to 10 kilometers and was felt strongly in Bogotá and surrounding areas, prompting evacuations and damage assessments. At least four people sustained minor injuries in Paratebueno and Medina, with damage including collapsed walls, cracked roads, and affected infrastructure such as homes, churches, bridges, and shopping centers. Several aftershocks followed the main quake, some reaching magnitudes above 4, further unsettling residents. The U.S. Geological Survey estimated that over 90,000 people experienced strong to severe shaking, with millions more affected by moderate tremors. Colombia's location along the Pacific Ring of Fire makes it prone to such seismic events, with historical precedents of damaging earthquakes in the region.