On Wednesday, May 24, at around 22:05, The Colombian Geological Service recorded a powerful 6.6 magnitude earthquake; It was felt in Antioquia and Santander.
On social networks, users reported that the first telluric movement was long and very strong.
A second earthquake occurred around 10:14 PM and was felt strongly on the Panama border and in the Chocó department. The magnitude was 4.6.
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The third was reported by the SGC at 22:23 with a magnitude of 3.6.
At 22:56, the fourth with a magnitude of 3.1 appeared.
The epicenter of all was the Caribbean Sea.
Officials of different municipalities are conducting a scan to confirm possible damage.
“As DAGRD and the Official Fire Department of Medellín, we are alert to emergencies that may arise due to an earthquake event. Do not forget to notify Tek Line 123 from the official Twitter account of the Disaster Risk Management Administrative Office (DAGRD).
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For now, in the arrangement of Chocó, Capurganá, damage to homes has been reported after the earthquake. Some residents managed to record the troubled moments on video.
It is unknown whether he has been injured so far.
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María Alejandra Rodríguez and Stefanía León Arroyave
MEDELLÍN and ELTIEMPO.COM
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