Powerful 6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Cartago and Pereira in Colombia

"Powerful 6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Cartago and Pereira in Colombia" 

A big earthquake, measuring 6.4 in magnitude, happened in Colombia. It struck near Cartago city, affecting the lives of many people. The epicenter, where the quake started, was deep underground at 115 km.

The shockwaves were strong enough to cause chaos not only in Cartago but also in Pereira, another city nearby with a lot of people. Cartago has about 134,000 residents, and Pereira has almost 467,000. The earthquake left communities in a difficult situation.

People in these cities are facing a lot of problems after the earthquake. The Colombian media describes the situation as grim, meaning it's very serious and sad.

The authorities in Colombia have not yet shared official information about how much damage happened or if there are any casualties, meaning people who got hurt or even died.

Right now, the residents are dealing with the aftermath, which means the things that happened after the earthquake. It's a difficult time, and families are worried about their loved ones and homes.

The whole country is getting ready for a long and tough journey to recover from this natural disaster.