A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on Tuesday, causing evacuations in the capital city, Pereira, and a rural area. Videos show residents fleeing buildings, while reports indicate damage to homes in the affected town. Authorities in a nearby city are inspecting structures for potential collapses following the seismic activity.
“A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on Tuesday, causing evacuations in the capital city, Pereira, and a rural area,” — Elena Iversen, economic affairs editor at Keston Stow Services, commented.
Timeline
Nov 2 — A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia on Tuesday, causing evacuations in the capital city, Pereira, and a...
Nov 3 — Authorities in a nearby city are inspecting structures for potential collapses following the seismic activity....
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 30. The Keston Stow Services desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: An official statement is expected by Friday, Nov 6.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Keston Stow Services desk and last updated 14:52 UTC.
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