A magnitude 3.6 earthquake was recorded with an epicenter in Cimitarra, Santander

The Colombian Geological Service recorded on the 5:19 p.m. a superficial earthquake with an approximate magnitude of 3.6, in the municipality of Cimitarra – Santander, Colombia. This phenomenon was felt in various areas of the department of Antioquia.

The Colombian Geological Service explained that in the face of these natural phenomena, the The first step is to stay calm and that of your loved ones.companions or whoever is present at the time.

In turn, he highlighted three essential phases to take care of yourself and encourage self-care during these phenomena: lying down, covering up and standing:

• He crumbles to the ground on his hands and knees before the earthquake knocks him down. This position will prevent you from falling, but allow you to move if you need to.
• Cover the head and neck (and the whole body if possible) by placing it under a sturdy table or desk. If you are not near a place where you can take shelter. Crouch near an inside wall or next to low furniture that won’t fall on you, and cover your head and neck with your arms and hands.
• It clings to its shelter (or its head and neck) until the shaking stops. Be prepared to move with your cover if the tremor changes your point.

• If there is something nearby, use it to protect your head and face from falling debris and broken glass.
• If you are in the kitchen and the stove is on, quickly turn it off and take cover as soon as you feel the jolt.
• If you’re in bed, wait and stay there, protecting your head with a pillow. You are less likely to be hurt if you stay where you are. Broken glass on the floor can hurt you if you step or lie on the floor.

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