The Colombian Geological Service reported a new tremor in the department of Santander. The telluric movement was 4.5 degrees and its epicenter was in the municipality of Los Santos.
According to the authorities, the depth of this telluric movement was 152 kilometers, so it favored so that there were no damages on the surface.
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Inhabitants of municipal capitals such as Los Santos, Zapatoca, Betulia, reported feeling the earthquake, however the risk management authorities indicated that there were no damages
Santander’s Risk Management Unit indicated that for the time being From no municipality have they reported that there were damages as a result of the telluric movementhowever, they will maintain monitoring in each of the places from where their inhabitants in Santander reported that the tremor was felt more strongly, that is why they ask for the collaboration of the community to report emergencies or damages.
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In the department of Santander, it is not possible to predict an earthquake and for this reason people must always keep the necessary resources at hand, such as first aid kit, whistle, radio and flashlight in each of the homes in Santander, as preventive measures.
Expert on the subject of tremors state that It is very common for strong tremors to occur these days due to the density of the earth and the climateHowever, a recommendation is made to the authorities and the community, especially in areas surrounding Los Santos, to be on alert.
The authorities recommended to the communities of Santander, to report if there is any affectation as a consequence of the telluric movements, for that the 123 emergency lines are enabled.
