The earthquake led to serious damage and injuries in the city of Pereira in western Colombia, the provincial governor told the local radio. In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in Colombia, authorities said significant damage had been caused to infrastructure, adding that the disaster had also led to injuries and prompted evacuations.The Colombian geological service put the magnitude of the quake at 6.6. (AP)The earthquake led to serious damage and injuries in the city of Pereira in western Colombia, the provincial governor told the local radio, according to Reuters news agency. The tremors also shook neighbouring Ecuador, leading to buildings being evacuated.The Colombian geological service put the magnitude of the quake at 6.6 while its American counterpart USGS put it at 7.4, AFP reported. The EMSC pegged the magnitude at 7.4 after earlier downgrading it to 6.8.Choco Governor Nubia Córdoba also said on social media that “there are injuries and serious damage to buildings” in the regional capital. However, the Governor did not provide further details. The Mayor of Cali, Colombia's third largest city, also said the city had seen “major damage” in the aftermath.The authorities had not confirmed if there were any casualties till the time of writing of this report.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs.