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This Sunday, June 23, began quite eventfully in the country of the sacred heart, after the Colombian Geological Service reported two earthquakes during the morning in two different parts of the country.
The first occurred very early at around 5:55 in the morning, with a magnitude of 2.8 on the Richter scale and the epicenter in Génova, Quindío. The earthquake had a shallow depth (less than 30 km).
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Later, at 9:24 in the morningthe entity’s sensors were activated again when registering another telluric movement of magnitude 3.5 with epicenter in Río Iró, Santa Rita, Chocó. This other earthquake had a depth of 73 kilometers.
in latitudethe earthquake that occurred in Quindío was 4.25 and the length was 75.81. In the case of the one that occurred in Chocó, the latitude was 5.16while the length He scored 76.56.
According to some users on social networks, they were able to affirm that they felt the first earthquake with comments such as: “I felt it”, “In San Antonio, Seville, Valle, it was felt” and “In the village of San Juan de Génova, Quindío, we We rocked very well today”, from what you could tell, it was more local.
On the other hand, different users also on social networks They confirmed not having felt the earthquake with epicenter in Chocó, despite having been of a greater magnitude, in cities like Cali and Medellín.
Likewise, the authorities of both departments confirmed there were no reports of damage or injuries. by any of the earthquakes.
Do you know how to respond to an earthquake?
The Colombian Geological Service recommends that the best thing in this type of case is to remain calm.
“This will allow us to act with greater security. The first thing to do is seek protection. If it is in an earthquake-resistant construction, Position yourself near columns, under a desk or in areas marked as safe, always away from glass or items that could fall.”said the entity.
Other recommendations are that if you are at home, open all the doors to your rooms so that they do not become blocked in this case.
If you are on the street or not in a safe place, They recommend that you should stay calm and look for a firm roof that can protect him. Try to stay away from poles and cables.
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If you are driving a vehicle on the streets of a city or municipality and perceives an earthquake, they advise reducing speed as soon as possible. You must stop, in a safe place and be away from objects or structures that could harm you. (Away from poles, cables and fences).
