According to Colombia's Geological Service, the quake struck at 2:03 p.m. local time, with an epicenter located near Mesetas, in Meta department, and at a depth of 30 kilometers.
In nearby Bogota, some buildings, residences and businesses were evacuated as a precautionary measure, as was the main terminal for TransMiCable, the city's cable car transportation system.
Minutes after the initial quake, at 2:19 p.m., there was a 5.7-magnitude aftershock that again sparked panic, especially among people living or working in highrise buildings.
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