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A large earthquake was reported in the South American country of Colombia Tuesday afternoon, shaking buildings in the capital, Bogota.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the 6.0 magnitude quake struck at 2:03 p.m. EST, and was centered some 100 miles south of Bogota near the town of Lejanias. It struck at a depth of 6.2 miles. Sixteen minutes later, a 5.8 aftershock was measured nearby , the USGS also said.

As the shaking from the main quake ended, sirens sounded in the city of Bogota.

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It wasn't immediately known if the tremors caused major damage or injuries.

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