Earthquake shakes Colombian capital, prompting evacuations

RAUL ARBOLEDA/ AFP

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the Colombian capital Bogota on Thursday, based on the nation’s geological service, prompting individuals in workplaces and eating places to evacuate.

This was adopted by an aftershock minutes later as residents crowded within the streets.

“It was strong, and lasted a long time, said Adrian Alarcon, 43, who works near the capital’s busy Park 93 district. All my coworkers stood up and we looked at each other like ‘what do we do?”

“It makes me feel fragile,” he added. “Life changes you in a second. You can’t do anything, just run for your life.”