A regional seismic event is underway, with the epicenter in the Choco region, causing flight suspensions in Armenia and Cartago.
4 reports, 2 independent
Updated Aug 11
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Reached 4 outlets in its first 24 hours
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- Repetition
- 75%
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What happened
A regional seismic event is underway, with the epicenter in the Choco region, causing flight suspensions in Armenia and Cartago.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Matecaña International Airport in Colombia sustained damage and temporary closure following an earthquake centered in Chocó Department.Sub-event
Earthquake hits border region of Colombia and Ecuador, causing flight suspensions.1 source
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The entities involved
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Ecuador
sovereign state in South America
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Colombia
country in South America
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