A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Colombia early Tuesday, Nov. 3, and was felt in parts of the region. (Foto: Instagram)
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Colombia early Tuesday, Nov. 3, according to the Colombian Geological Survey (SGC). The tremor was recorded at 4:13 a.m. local time, the agency said in its latest bulletin.
Videos shared on social media showed residents leaving their homes as the shaking began. The tremor was felt in different parts of the region during the early morning, according to published reports.
The SGC said the earthquake was shallow, with a depth of less than 30 kilometers (about 18.6 miles). Shallow earthquakes can be felt more strongly at the surface, the agency said.
At the time the initial information was released, there were no official reports of property damage or injuries.
