He Colombian Geological Survey reported that around 8:44 pm this Sunday a magnitude tremor occurred 4.6 in Los Santos, Santander. According to this entity, the earthquake occurred at 158 kilometers deep.
The tremor in Colombia was felt in several cities in the country. Citizens report on social networks that they felt the earthquake strongly in towns like Floridablanca, Velez and Foothillsin Santanderas well as in populations of Boyacá and even in cities like Medellín and Ibagué.
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The earthquake was felt in several cities in the country. Photo:Colombian Geological Survey
The reason for the high seismic activity in Los Santos
The Colombian territory presents a intense seismic activity and, according to entity figureseach month an average of about 2,500 telluric movements.
A significant proportion of these occur in the municipality of The Saintswhich concentrates around the 60 percent of the earthquakes reported in the country.
The explanation is in the geological location of Santander, where is the so-called Bucaramanga Seismic Nestan area characterized by the constant interaction of geological structures in depth, which favors a greater frequency of tremors in that region.
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 158 kilometers. Photo:iStock
What you need to know to activate the Google seismic alert in Colombia
Google uses the system ‘ShakeAlert’a network of 1,675 seismic sensors to detect tremors. The application analyzes sensor data to determine the location and magnitude of the earthquake.
The system ShakeAlert send a signal to Android earthquake alert systemwhich sends an earthquake alert directly to users.
Google tremor alert. Photo:Google
This is the step by step for activate earthquake notifications according to Google support:
- Open the phone settings.
- Press ‘Security and emergency’ and then, ‘Earthquake alerts’.
- If you do not find ‘Safety and emergency’, press ‘Location’ and then, ‘Advanced’ and then select ‘Earthquake alerts’.
The free app analyzes sensor data to determine the location and magnitude of the earthquake.
In Colombia, on average, about 2,500 earthquakes are recorded every month. Photo:earthquake
What to do before, during and after an earthquake?
The National Unit for Disaster Risk Management recommends that families implement a emergency plan that includes:
- Preparation of an evacuation route.
- Identification of safe sites.
- emergency kit with water, flashlight, radio, non-perishable food and identification documents.
Besides, during the tremor is advised keep calm and protect themselves in structurally safe areas, such as under a desk or near a columnavoiding staying near doors, windows or elements that can come loose.
After the earthquake, it is important Act with caution and prioritize family safety. Remember not to use elevators, avoid running or pushing others and stay away from dangerous objects.
It is also recommended to evaluate the structural damage Before re-entering the property, cut off basic supplies such as gas, water and energy if it is safe to do so, and stay informed through official media.
Andrés Felipe Bejarano Bejarano
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