Saturday, May 24, 2008

Central Colombia hit by 5.7 magnitude earthquake

BOGOTA-A shallow, 5.7-magnitude earthquake hit central Colombia on Saturday, shaking buildings in the capital, Bogota, and sending panicked residents into the streets, witnesses and the U.S. Geological Survey said.Authorities said there were no initial reports of injuries, but Bogota Mayor Samuel Moreno told local radio some buildings in the city were slightly damaged.A quake of that magnitude can cause considerable damage.The quake was centered 33 miles east-southeast of Bogota at a depth of 2.2 miles, the USGS said.

As in the days of Noah.....

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