A 4.8-magnitude earthquake occurs in Santander Department in northern Colombia

According to a report by the Colombian Geological Survey on August 27 local time, at 10:04 pm that night, a 4.8-magnitude earthquake occurred in Santander Department in northern Colombia. The tremors were obvious in multiple areas. The epicenter was located in Los Santos, Santander Department, with a focal depth of 147 kilometers. Ninety-one observation points of the Geological Survey detected this earthquake.

Colombia is located in the Pacific Rim seismic belt and experiences relatively frequent seismic activities. Although this 4.8-magnitude earthquake is not particularly high in magnitude, it has also attracted the attention and concern of local people. Relevant departments took quick action to assess the impact of the earthquake and be ready to deal with possible follow-up situations at any time.

At present, there is no specific report on casualties and property losses caused by this earthquake. The local government reminds people to remain vigilant and be prepared for earthquakes, such as understanding emergency knowledge and ensuring that there are necessary emergency supplies in the family. We will continue to pay attention to the detailed situation and impact of this earthquake and bring you the latest reports.