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Quake rattles Colombian capital | Quake rattles Colombian capital |
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A 5.7 earthquake has rocked buildings in the Colombian capital Bogota but there were no immediate reports of deaths or injuries. | A 5.7 earthquake has rocked buildings in the Colombian capital Bogota but there were no immediate reports of deaths or injuries. |
Its epicentre was located about 55km (34 miles) from the city, near the town of Villavicencio, the US Geological Survey reports. | Its epicentre was located about 55km (34 miles) from the city, near the town of Villavicencio, the US Geological Survey reports. |
Bogota residents ran outside fearing buildings would fall, then stood around dazed in the rain, correspondents say. | Bogota residents ran outside fearing buildings would fall, then stood around dazed in the rain, correspondents say. |
Some buildings were slightly damaged, according to one report. | Some buildings were slightly damaged, according to one report. |
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