U.S. Geological Survey

What to know

• JMA issued an emergency warning for a magnitude 9.9 tremor at 12:40 p.m. local time on Oct. 16. Oct 16
• The warning was withdrawn at 12:48 p.m., eight minutes after issuance. Oct 16
• The 7.4 magnitude earthquake had its epicenter in San Jose del Palmar, Choco province, about 250 miles west of Bogota. Aug 10
• Tremors were felt across western Colombia and reached the border with Venezuela, prompting evacuations in several cities including the capital. Aug 10
• The quake measured 7.4 magnitude and was recorded at a depth of about 107 km by the USGS. Aug 10