Four Earthquakes Strike Colombia Choco Region

A series of sequential earthquakes struck the western region of Colombia, causing immediate alarm among residents. The Colombian Geological Service recorded a sequence of four tremors originating in the Choco department.

The seismic activity began with an initial magnitude 4. 9 movement centered in the municipality of Istmina.

This primary shock was followed closely by multiple aftershocks felt across various capital cities in the country. Authorities and monitoring agencies continue to assess the affected areas following the widespread tremors.

The seismic waves propagated quickly through the region due to the shallow depths of the epicenters. Emergency protocols were observed as the series of tremors rattled communities throughout the afternoon.

Residents in several regions reported feeling the ground shake during the consecutive seismic events.