A moderate earthquake rattled communities in the department of Antioquia, Colombia, on Wednesday morning, November 26th, prompting a rapid response from geological services and local authorities. The 9:35 a.m. local time tremor – the latest in a series of seismic events impacting the region – was reported to be shallow and widely felt. This article details the quake’s impact, details on recent tremors, and guidance for residents on activating earthquake alerts and preparedness measures.
A new earthquake struck the department of Antioquia in Colombia on Wednesday, November 26th. The tremor rattled communities across the region, prompting residents to report feeling the shaking.
According to the Colombian Geological Service (SGC), the earthquake occurred around 9:35 a.m. local time. The epicenter was located three kilometers from the municipality of Dabeiba and approximately 11 kilometers from Uramita, both in Antioquia.
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The SGC reported the quake was shallow, with a depth of less than 30 kilometers, meaning it was widely felt by people in the area. Residents of Dabeiba reported feeling the tremor strongly, while others in the Las Cruces De Urama district described it as a milder shaking.
The tremor occurred at 9:33 a.m. Photo:SGC
The Colombian Geological Service is asking anyone who felt the earthquake to report their experience on the “Sismo Sentido” platform. This data will help officials assess the quake’s impact across different parts of the country.
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This latest tremor follows a series of six earthquakes felt in Dabeiba on Tuesday, November 25th, the strongest of which registered a magnitude of 3.5. Here’s a breakdown of those earlier events:
- 6:23 a.m.: magnitude 2.2.
- 6:31 a.m.: magnitude 2.2.
- 10:35 p.m.: magnitude 3.5.
- 10:36 p.m.: magnitude 2.5.
- 10:37 p.m.: magnitude 2.
- 10:59 p.m.: magnitude 2.
Earthquake Photo:iStock.
How to activate Google’s earthquake alert in Colombia: A step-by-step guide
Google utilizes the ‘ShakeAlert’ system, a network of 1,675 seismic sensors, to detect earthquake tremors. The application analyzes data from these sensors to determine the earthquake’s location and magnitude.
ShakeAlert sends a signal to Android’s earthquake alert system, which then delivers an earthquake alert directly to users’ devices.
Google earthquake alert Photo:Google
Here’s how to activate ShakeAlert earthquake notifications:
- Open your phone’s settings.
- Press ‘Safety & emergency’ and then ‘Earthquake alerts.’
- If you can’t find ‘Safety & emergency,’ press ‘Location’ and then ‘Advanced.’ Then, select ‘Earthquake alerts.’
The National Unit for Disaster Risk Management recommends that citizens prepare an evacuation route, identify safe zones, and assemble an emergency kit with water, a flashlight, a radio, non-perishable food, and identification documents before an earthquake.
During a tremor, it’s advised to remain calm and seek shelter in structurally sound areas, such as under a desk or near a column, avoiding doorways, windows, or objects that could fall.
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