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The 7.4-magnitude quake struck at 07:34 local time (12:34 GMT) on Monday.
It had its epicentre near the village of San José del Palmar, in Chocó province, but could be felt across a vast area.
Seismometers nearest the epicentre registered shaking lasting between 90 seconds and two minutes.
There have been more than 100 aftershocks since.


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