Observe: Map exhibits the world with a shake depth of 4 or higher, which U.S.G.S. defines as “gentle,” although the earthquake could also be felt exterior the areas proven.  All occasions on the map are Colombia time. The New York Instances

A reasonably sturdy, 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck in Colombia on Wednesday, in response to the USA Geological Survey.

The temblor occurred at 3:27 a.m. Colombia time about 7 miles northeast of Jordán, Colombia, information from the company exhibits.

As seismologists evaluate accessible information, they could revise the earthquake’s reported magnitude. Extra data collected in regards to the earthquake might also immediate U.S.G.S. scientists to replace the shake-severity map.

Supply: United States Geological Survey | Notes: Shaking classes are based mostly on the Modified Mercalli Depth scale. When aftershock information is on the market, the corresponding maps and charts embrace earthquakes inside 100 miles and 7 days of the preliminary quake. All occasions above are Colombia time. Shake information is as of Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 3:41 a.m. Jap. Aftershocks information is as of Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 5:58 a.m. Jap.

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