15 Temmuz earthquakes in Kolombiya: Tremors centered in Santander and Arauca
Key Points
- Minor and moderate earthquakes were recorded in different regions of Kolombiya on 15 Temmuz.
- The strongest tremor, with a magnitude of 4.4 and a depth of 153 km, occurred in the Los Santos district of Santander.
- Near-surface and small magnitude earthquakes were measured in the Arauca and Cesar regions.
- The Kolombiya Geological Service (SGC) monitors seismic activity with 339 stations nationwide.
By the Numbers
The Kolombiya Geological Service (SGC) reported a series of earthquakes that occurred across the country on 15 Temmuz. The tremors were recorded by 339 stations connected to the actively operating National Seismic Network and volcanic observatories across the region. The strongest tremors experienced today were measured in the Los Santos district in the Santander region.
The earthquake occurring in Los Santos, announced with a magnitude of 4.4, took place at a depth of approximately 153 kilometers. Another tremor with a magnitude of 4.3 in the same region was recorded at a depth of 147 kilometers. In addition to these, shallower earthquakes with magnitudes of 2.9 in the Fortul region of the Arauca department and 2.5 in the El Paso region of Cesar occurred.
Authorities emphasized that earthquakes cannot currently be predicted, hence the importance of being prepared. It is recommended that an emergency kit containing materials that might be needed during an emergency be stored in a dry and visible place near the exit door of the house. The 123 line serves for all kinds of emergencies nationwide.
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- Where did the largest earthquake in Kolombiya occur on 15 Temmuz?
- The largest earthquake occurred in the Los Santos district in the Santander region, measured with a magnitude of 4.4 and a depth of 153 km.
- How does the Kolombiya Geological Service monitor seismic activity?
- The service continuously monitors tremors through a total of 339 seismic stations deployed across the country and near active volcanoes.
- Which phone number should be called in emergencies in Kolombiya?
- The 123 line is called to reach all emergency and security services from a single number in Kolombiya.
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