He trembled in Colombia: in networks citizens report having felt it in several regions

This Thursday, May 1, A tremor of magnitude 3.9 was presented with epicenter in the municipality of Chaparral, Tolima, at 6:54 pm

“Seismic event – Updated Bulletin 1, 2025-05-01, 18:54 Local time Magnitude 3.9. Surface depth (less than 30 km), Chaparral – Tolima, Colombia,” the Colombian geological service reported promptly through its X account in X.

In social networks, some Internet users report having felt it in areas of Quindío, Valle del Cauca, as well as in municipalities of Tolima.

“In Palmira he felt slight (…) Here in Armenia he felt (…) felt in Cali (…) In Armenia, what scare (…) in Ibagué, mild (…) in Armenia, strong and prolonged (…) Roncesvalles, Tolima, strong (…) Pereira, soft in the upper parts (…) he felt in Armenia, Quindío, strong (…) If gentlemen, the earth moved in the Vega Chiquita de Chaparral Tolima village. It was strong, but very short in time, so far without novelty or at least where I find myself. Thank God, ”said some Internet users in the Report of the Colombian Geological Service.

During an earthquake, the geological service advises to remain calm. The most important thing is to seek protection immediately: if it is in a building built with seismicresistant norms, place yourself near columns, under a desk or in areas previously identified as safe. Avoid staying close to windows, glass or objects that may fall.

The entity also emphasizes the importance of evacuate as soon as possiblealways paying attention to the environment to detect possible dangers. During the evacuation, do not use elevators and avoid taking refuge under the frames of the doors, since these are not safe areas: they can fracture or collapse when dissipating the energy of the earthquake.

• In your home: If you have the possibility, open the main door and those of the rooms, since you could get locked and leave you locked up to your family.
• On the street: Look around and look for a safe place, far from posts, electrical cables and buildings, which could detach fragments such as glass or bricks. Go with caution towards the center of the street, but be careful with traffic, since drivers may not have perceived the tremor.
• If you drive a vehicle: Reduce the speed and, if possible, stop in a safe place, away from posts, cables or advertising fences.