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Earthquake in Colombia: 240 Dead

Malatya Güncel
Earthquake in Colombia: 240 Dead
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Key Points

  • At least 240 people died
  • Over 1300 people were injured
  • The earthquake was 7.4 in magnitude

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An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 occurred in Colombia. At least 240 people died and over 1300 were injured.

The earthquake occurred on Monday at 07:34 and was felt as far as Ecuador, Panama, and the Colombian capital Bogota. According to experts from the US Geological Survey, the earthquake likely resulted from movement along a deep fault line within the Nazca tectonic plate. Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a state of emergency and promised a nationally coordinated rescue effort.

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When did the earthquake occur?
On Monday at 07:34
How many people died in the earthquake?
At least 240 people
How deep was the epicenter of the earthquake?
110 kilometers deep

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