Powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake shakes central Colombia
Powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake shakes central Colombia
The shallow quake struck at 8:08 a.m. at a depth of 6.2 miles about 10.5 miles from Paratebueno, a city about 116 miles southeast of Bogota.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The CBS World article is mostly accurate. The magnitude of the earthquake and its location near Paratebueno are confirmed by multiple sources. The time of the earthquake has a minor discrepancy. The article appears to be neutral in its reporting.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim:** Powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake shakes central Colombia.
- Verification Source #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5: All confirm the 6.3 magnitude.
- Verdict: Supported.
- Claim:** The shallow quake struck at 8:08 a.m.
- Verification Source #3: States the quake struck at 9:08 local time.
- Verdict: Contradicted.
- Claim:** Depth of 6.2 miles.
- Fail to cover:* None of the provided sources mention the depth in miles.
- Verdict: Unverified.
- Claim:** 10.5 miles from Paratebueno.
- Verification Source #2 and #3: State the quake struck near Paratebueno.
- Verdict: Supported.
- Claim:** 116 miles southeast of Bogota.
- Verification Source #2 and #3: State the quake struck 170 kilometers (105 miles) east of Bogota.
- Verdict: Contradicted.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Magnitude: All sources (Verification Source #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5) agree on the 6.3 magnitude.
- Location: All sources agree the quake struck near Paratebueno.
- Time: CBS World states 8:08 a.m., while Verification Source #3 states 9:08 local time.
- Distance from Bogota: CBS World states 116 miles southeast, while Verification Source #2 and #3 state 170 kilometers (105 miles) east.