A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake has shaken the Colombian capital of Bogota, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). AFP news agency reporters on the ground reported on Sunday that buildings shook and sirens sounded around Bogota as people rushed out onto the streets for safety.

A 6.5-magnitude earthquake was recorded in Colombia on Sunday about 72 miles east of Bogota, according to the Servicio Geológico Colombiano.

A powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck Bogotá, Colombia, on Saturday, causing buildings to sway and triggering widespread panic. The shallow quake