Tremors in Colombia: These were the earthquakes in Colombia in the afternoon and night of May 9

Due to its position in the Pacific Fire belt, Colombia identifies as a nation with high vulnerability to earthquakes. This area is the location of approximately 75% of the volcanoes of the planet and is the scene of 80% of the most intense earthquakes globally.

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The country is located on two significant subduction zones, where the Nazca tectonic plate collides with the South American, and the latter in turn interacts with the Caribbean plate, generating frequent seismic movements.

Therefore, the regions of Nariño, Chocó, Caldas and Santander are the ones that mostly experience this seismic activity.