ARATOCA, Santander — A 5.5 magnitude quake was detected close to Cepitá Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
At 08:27 UTC (03:27 local time), the region was shaken by a tremor. The earthquake hit at a depth of 165 km, with its epicenter roughly 6 km west-northwest of Cepitá.
Did you feel it?
If you noticed the quake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has so far received 110 reports via its online form from people who indicate they experienced the tremor. The USGS DYFI report shows that people in a few cities, such as Manizales and Bogotá, experienced weak to light shaking from the earthquake.
Impact and estimated losses
Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.
Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are mud wall and informal (metal, timber, GI etc.) construction.
Source: The U.S. Geological Survey