5-magnitude earthquake hits northwest Colombia

BOGOTA, 26th December, 2024 (WAM) -- An earthquake measuring 5 magnitude on the Richter scale struck Valdivia town, northwest Colombia.

The US Geological Survey (USGS) said that the epicentre of the earthquake occurred 15 km from Valdivia town, at a depth of 70 km.

There have been no reports of casualties or material damage due to the earthquake.