Colombia: Earthquake tremors were felt in Colombia, South American continent. According to the information, these earthquake tremors were felt in western Colombia. This tremendous earthquake shook the South American country Colombia and neighboring Ecuador. Due to the earthquake, people got scared and had to quickly come out of their homes and buildings.
The intensity of the earthquake was 7.4
The United States Geological Survey and Colombia’s corresponding agency both reported the earthquake’s magnitude as 7.4. Both agencies say that the epicenter of the earthquake was at great depth. Both said the epicenter was San Jose del Palmar, an area about 250 miles (400 kilometers) west of Colombia’s capital, Bogotá.
79 people died
At present, after this earthquake, officials said that many cases of buildings collapsing have been reported. There are also reports of many people being buried in buildings. According to the information so far, 79 people have also died. Rescue operations are still going on in different areas. Let us tell you that this earthquake occurred after consecutive earthquakes of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude in Venezuela in late June. Hundreds of buildings were destroyed in those earthquakes and more than 5,000 people died. This was the most powerful earthquake in Venezuela in the last 125 years. This disaster shook the entire country.
The President himself took command
Small earthquakes, called “temblores”, are common in central and western Colombia, but earthquakes greater than 6.0 magnitude are rare. In 1999, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake near the city of Armenia killed more than 1,100 people. Colombia’s new President Abelardo de la Espriella said Monday that he has taken command of the government’s response to the emergency situation in San Jose del Palma following the country’s earthquake. “You are not alone. The government is with you and is taking action,” he said.
intensity of earthquake on richter scale
Let us tell you that the intensity of earthquake is measured through Richter scale. In an earthquake of 4 to 4.9 magnitude on the Richter scale, the items kept in the house can fall down from their place. Heavy goods and furniture can also move in an earthquake of 5 to 5.9 magnitude. The base of the building may crack in 6 to 6.9. Buildings collapse at 7 to 7.9. There is a danger of tsunami in 8 to 8.9 and causes more devastation. The most severe destruction occurs in 9 or more.