Colombia It is located in an area of high seismic activity due to the convergence of the Nazca and South American tectonic plates. The collision of these plates generates friction and releases energy in the form of seismic waves, which causes tremors. In this article of Mix Management I share with you the most precise details about the latest earthquakes in Colombia today, Monday June 10, 2024based on information from Colombian Geological Service (SGC).
The SGC is the institute in charge of carrying out the follow-up and monitoring of threats of geological origin, that is, making citizens aware of the earthquakes recorded daily in the national territory with data such as the epicenter, magnitude, latitude, depth and more in about the most recent seismic episodes in the coffee-growing country located in the collision zone of the Nazca oceanic plate with the South American continental plate.
This interaction causes stress to accumulate both in the contact zone and in the internal part of the Continental and Oceanic plates. It is true that there can be a chain reaction when tectonic plates collide, which is what produces earthquakes in Colombia, causing the so-called aftershocks or seismic swarms.
Tremor in Colombia today, June 10, LIVE – SGC
Follow real-time updates of the latest earthquakes in Colombia recorded and publicly reported by the SGC, with exact data such as time, epicenter and magnitude; In addition, consult relevant information about these unpredictable events of nature.
Where are the most tremors recorded in Colombia?
According to the SGC, the municipalities with the highest seismic activity in Colombia are:
- Los Santos (Santander)
- Zapatoca (Santander)
- Villanueva (Santander)
- Jordan (Santander)
- El Carmen (Santander)
- Dabeiba (Antioquia)
- Uribe (Goal)
- Plateaus (Goal)
- Caribbean Sea
- Pacific Ocean
What to do in case of an earthquake in Colombia?
If you are in an area with seismic activity, it is important to follow the following recommendations in case of an earthquake:
- Keep calm.
- Locate yourself in a safe place, away from windows, falling objects or unstable structures.
- If you are in a building, seek shelter under sturdy furniture or a door frame.
- If you are outdoors, stay away from buildings, utility poles, and trees.
- Don’t use elevators.
- If you are in a vehicle, stop in a safe place and stay away from buildings, utility poles, and trees.
- Wait for authorities to confirm that the shaking has stopped before returning to a potentially dangerous location.
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