A powerful magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck central Colombia at 4:13 a.m. local time, with its epicenter near the municipality of Chaparral in the department of Tolima. The shallow earthquake, originating at a depth of less than 30 kilometers, sent strong tremors across the region. The shaking was felt in major cities including Bogotá, Cali, Armenia, Manizales, Pereira, and Ibagué. Two aftershocks, measuring magnitude 3.3 and 3.5, were also recorded, adding to the seismic activity in the area.