On June 28, 6 tremors were reported throughout the country.
Photo: Colombian Geological Service
Due to the geographical location where Colombia is located, the possibility of tremors and earthquakes occurring is wide. Likewise, although many earthquakes are low magnitude and go unnoticed, some can be felt significantly.
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A constant question is about how these seismic activities happen. What you should know is that these are caused by the movements of the tectonic plates, which collide or rub against each other; They propagate in the form of waves, and originate from within the Earth. To measure its magnitude and the seismic energy released, a specific scale is used.
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Seismic events for Friday, June 28:
San Cayetano, Cundinamarca:
- Hour: 1:10 a.m.
- Magnitude: 3.3
- Depth: 112 km
- Nearby municipalities: Paime 7 km, San Cayetano 7 km, and Villagómez 16 km
Pauna, Boyacá:
- Hour: 10:45 a.m.
- Magnitude: 3.3
- Depth: 116 km
- Nearby municipalities: Pauna is 6 km away, Maripí is 7 km away, and Buenavista is 17 km away.
The Saints, Santander:
- Hour: 4:02 a.m.
- Magnitude: 3.4
- Depth: 152 km
- Nearby municipalities: Los Santos 9 km, Jordán 11 km, and Villanueva 16 km
- Hour: 4:15 a.m.
- Magnitude: 2.1
- Depth: 162 km
- Note: Considered a replica of the previous earthquake
Dibulla, La Guajira:
- Hour: 1:50 a.m.
- Magnitude: 2.6
- Depth: 37 km
- Nearby municipalities: Dibulla 29 km, Santa Marta 69 km, and San Juan del Cesar 79 km
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