COLOMBIA – As the U.S. braces itself against heavy rainfall and fluctuating end of summer weather, Colombia has another sort of natural anomaly to respond to. On Tuesday night, a 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit the northern part of the country.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the earthquake struck shortly after 9 p.m. local time, and had a tremor depth of 10 miles. The quake, though scientifically shallow, was felt as far away as the nation’s capital in Bagota.
Express.co.uk reported that the earthquake lasted around 30 seconds, and then was followed by an intense aftershock.
Though the quake was the biggest experienced in Colombia for over a year, USA Today reported that Colombia’s natural disaster offices stated there were no immediate reports of any damage or casualties from the occurrence.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) stated that the quake hit 83 miles north-northwest of Medellin, the second largest city in the country, and 24 miles from Mutata which houses around 4,800 people.
The ordeal caused the evaucation of 400 people in Medellin, according to Express.co.uk, in the immediate reaction to the natural disaster.
As Colombia thankfully emerges from the earthquake relatively unscathed, AndNowUKnow will keep an ear to the ground for any other impactful weather and geographical occurences in the industry.
