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At 7:19 p.m. this Sunday, February 14, an earthquake occurred in the Caribbean Sea 186 kilometers from Cartagena.
The Colombian Geological Service (SGC) detailed that the earthquake had a magnitude of 4.7 degrees on the Richter scale and a shallow depth (less than 30 km).
Some Cartagena said they felt the tremor slightly.
No damage reported
After the earthquake was presented, the Advisory Office for Disaster Risk Management of Cartagena (OAGRD) carried out a sweep carried out by the city, and so far, no emergency has been reported.
“We collect information from the Emergency Committees (COMBAS) and the city’s Fire Department. Fortunately, no emergencies have been registered so far in any of the areas. In fact, although the earthquake was of a relatively high magnitude for what occurs in this area, there are no reports of people who have felt it, ”said Fernando Abello, director of the OAGRD.
The official recalled the importance of keeping calm in these episodes, and of keeping the infrastructure of homes and buildings in good condition. He also added that the OAGRD is constantly monitoring to find out any effects that may have been caused.
“Let us remember that these types of earthquakes on the Caribbean coast are not frequent, we call for calm and continue to comply with the recommendations to keep our properties in good condition,” he said.
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