epicenter and magnitude Geological Service

At around 7:04 in the morning, this Friday, May 3, 2024, a 4.2-degree tremor was recorded, which was felt in the department of Cesar, as reported by the Colombian Geological Service through its profile on .

Users also reported, through the same social network, having felt the earthquake in some places in that department, such as Valledupar, Ocaña, La Loma, La Jagua de Ibirico, among others. Likewise, this earthquake would have been felt in Maracaibo, Venezuela.

At the moment, there have been no reports of injured people or affected buildings left by this earthquake in Cesar.

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What should I do during an earthquake?

• If we are inside an earthquake-resistant building we must crouch down and place ourselves with our hands crossed behind our heads, kneel with our head as close to our knees as possible and finally lie down in the fetal position under strong or heavy furniture.
• If, on the other hand, the place where you are is not earthquake-resistant, you should evacuate as soon as possible.
• Do not stand under door frames, stay away from windows, high shelves, lamps or any other element that is suspended or that can fall and do not use the elevators.
• If we are outside, we should go somewhere open, away from buildings, utility poles, trees and wiring, then duck and cover until the shaking passes.