M 4.0 - 3 km N of Cepitá, Colombia

December 30, 2005 at 03:14:29 UTC

Depth: 161.20 km (Intermediate)

M 4.0

Light

N/A

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude4.0 mb
Depth161.20 km (Intermediate)
Location6.7840N, 72.9740W
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance246 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 4 mean?

A magnitude 4 earthquake is classified as "Light". Light earthquakes produce noticeable shaking but rarely cause damage.

How deep was this earthquake?

This earthquake occurred at a depth of 161.20 km, classified as "Intermediate". Intermediate-depth earthquakes are felt over a wider area but cause less surface damage.

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