A significant seismic event rattled multiple regions of Colombia on Thursday morning, initiating a sequence of tremors across the nation’s central and southwestern territories. According to the Colombian Geological Service (SGC), the initial earthquake, registering a notable magnitude, struck with an epicenter depth of 34 kilometers at precisely 9:05 a.m. local time.
The tremors were perceptibly felt across a wide geographical expanse, including the urban centers of Garzon, Armenia, Ibague, Cali, Popayan, and Florencia, alongside numerous other municipalities. Local media outlets documented the widespread nature of the event, which prompted momentary alarm among residents.
Subsequent to the primary quake, the SGC seismic monitoring network detected two additional aftershocks. The first, a milder tremor measuring 3.1 in magnitude, was recorded at 9:36 a.m. with its epicenter located in San Jose del Palmar, within the northwestern department of Choco. A third seismic event, further diminished at a magnitude of 2.6, occurred at 10:10 a.m. near the municipality of Murindo in the Antioquia department.
Despite the unsettling series of events, national authorities have provided preliminary assurances that no structural damage or personal injuries have been reported in the immediate aftermath. Emergency response teams remain on high alert, conducting standard preliminary assessments across the affected zones to verify the initial reports.