BOGOTA, Aug 17 (Reuters) - A strong earthquake of 6.3 magnitude struck the Colombian capital Bogota on Thursday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, prompting frightened residents to flee into the street and leading a woman to fall to her death.
There were no immediate reports of major damage from the quake, which Colombia's national geological service reported as a magnitude 6.1.
"It was strong, and lasted a long time, said Adrian Alarcon, 43, who works near the capital's busy Park 93 district.
[1/5]A Medical personnel of the Primavera clinic helps to evacuate patients after a strong earthquake in Villavicencio, Colombia, August 17, 2023.
Colombia's national geological service estimated the second quake at a 5.6 magnitude, with the following aftershock measured at 4.8.
Persons:
Adrian Alarcon, Claudia Lopez, Santiago Molina, Lopez, Julia Symmes Cobb, Oliver Griffin, Luis Jaime Acosta, Sarah Morland, David Alire Garcia, Alistair Bell
Organizations:
. Geological Survey, Primavera, REUTERS, Windows, Thomson
Locations:
BOGOTA, Colombian, Bogota, Villavicencio, Colombia, Madelena, Calvario