Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 255743 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2020-09-03 03:23:39 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2020-09-03 08:23:39 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2020-09-03 04:05:21 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.5 |
| Depth | 40.29 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 4 |
| Possible effects | Most people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing. Dishes, windows, and doors rattle. The earthquake feels like a heavy truck hitting the walls. A few people outdoors may feel movement. Parked cars rock. |
| Data status | reviewed |
| Data provider | USGS |
| Continent | South-America |
|---|---|
| Country | Colombia |
| Administration area | |
| Nearest settlement | El Roto |
| Distance | 0 km |
| Course | WSW |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | Caribbean Sea |
| Water surface name | Caribbean Sea |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.