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6 Die in 5.7-Mag Colombia Quake

Posted May 24, 08 6:29 PM CDT in World 

(Newser) – At least six people died and eight were injured during an earthquake in Colombia today, Reuters reports. The 5.7-magnitude temblor also razed 10 homes, damaged buildings, and sent people running into the streets of Bogota. Three of the quake's fatalities were trapped in landslides, and three others, including a baby, were in a car buried by an avalanche.

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Bogota, Colombia is seen from above in this undated file photo.   (Shutterstock)
The Bogota quake registered 5.7 on the Richter scale.   (Shutterstock)
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