Note: Map reveals the realm with a shake depth of 4 or larger, which U.S.G.S. defines as “mild,” although the earthquake could also be felt outdoors the areas proven. The New York Times
A reasonably robust, 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck in Colombia on Wednesday, in keeping with the United States Geological Survey.
The temblor occurred at 3:27 a.m. Colombia time about 7 miles northeast of Jordán, Colombia, information from the company reveals.
As seismologists evaluation accessible information, they could revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Additional data collected concerning the earthquake can also immediate U.S.G.S. scientists to replace the shake-severity map.
Source: United States Geological Survey | Notes: Shaking classes are based mostly on the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale. When aftershock information is obtainable, the corresponding maps and charts embody earthquakes inside 100 miles and 7 days of the preliminary quake. All occasions above are Colombia time. Shake information is as of Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 3:41 a.m. Eastern. Aftershocks information is as of Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 6:27 a.m. Eastern.
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