A powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Villavicencio, Colombia, at 10:47 AM, shaking cities as far as Bogotá, Medellín, and Cali. The tremor lasted 45 seconds, damaging buildings, cutting power, and sparking widespread panic.
In Bogotá, a residential tower cracked and leaned dangerously, forcing urgent rescue efforts. Firefighters and volunteers cleared rubble by hand, pulling survivors from debris-strewn streets. Hospitals were overwhelmed, and rural communities near the epicenter faced landslides and isolation.
