1995 Choco earthquake

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake in Colombia May 2024 1995 Choco earthquake 4.104 N 76.622 W title,inline 1995-02-08 18:40:25 usp0006skc 118073 1995 02 08 y 13:41 w 6.4 y 73.5 km mi on 2,500,000 COL 1995 6 Calarca, Cali, La Union, Manizales, Pereira, Trujillo and many other areas of western Colombia. 2 occurred near epicenter 42 fatalities, 400 injuries Colombia A moment magnitude 6.4 earthquake affected the Valle del Cauca, Choco, and Risaralda departments of Colombia on February 8, 1995, at 18:40 UTC. Its epicenter was located 42.5 km west-northwest of Buga. The earthquake was felt in much of Colombia and there was major damage.1995-02-09 28 Die in Colombia Earthquake https://www.nytimes.com/1995/02/09/world/28-die-in-colombia-earthquake.html 2024-05-06 The New York Times en-US 0362-4331 Earthquake The earthquake had a moment magnitude of 6.4 and a depth of 73.5 km. The epicenter was 24 km northwest of the town of Darién, at 4.104°N 76.622°W. Tremors were felt across Colombia, reaching as far out as Bogota. Due to the location of the earthquake and its tectonic setting, it was not as strong in parts such as northern Colombia.usp0006sk M 6.4 - 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia 1995 Its corresponding focal mechanism pointed to normal faulting.eb 118073 Aftershocks were later reported with various magnitudes ranging between 3.0 and 5.6.Search Earthquake Catalog https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/?extent=0.83493,-82.10083&extent=7.37336,-71.13647&range=search&baseLayer=terrain&timeZone=utc&search=%7B%22name%22:%22Search%20Results%22,%22params%22:%7B%22endtime%22:%221995-03-01T18:40:25.380Z%22,%22latitude%22:4.104,%22longitude%22:-76.622,%22maxradiuskm%22:250,%22minmagnitude%22:3,%22starttime%22:%221995-01-18T18:40:25.380Z%22%7D%7D 2024-05-06 United States Geological Survey Impact Over 2,000 buildings across the area were damaged and 700 were reported to have collapsed. 4 schools and 22 community centers in the areas affected were damaged, as well as a provincial government building, colleges, police stations, and offices. Telephone poles were destroyed, and utilities such as electricity and water were cut off as water mains burst and wires were split. Two highways were blocked due to landslides that were caused by the earthquake.1995-02-09 Colombia Earthquake Information Report No.2 - Colombia ReliefWeb https://reliefweb.int/report/colombia/colombia-earthquake-information-report-no2 2024-05-06 en1995-02-08 Colombia Earthquake Information Report No.1 - Colombia ReliefWeb https://reliefweb.int/report/colombia/colombia-earthquake-information-report-no1-0 UN Department of Humanitarian Affairs 2024-05-06 en Shortly after the earthquake, relief teams were deployed made up of Red Cross personnel, firemen, policemen, and civil defense officers. A state of emergency was later declared by the Colombian Government in response to the earthquake. Many walls and buildings had collapsed, causing multiple deaths in towns such as Palestina, Armenia, and Pereria.Associated Press 1995-02-09 28 Die, 200 Hurt as Quake Rocks Western Colombia https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-02-09-mn-30052-story.html 2024-05-06 Los Angeles Times en-US Aftermath Over 7,000 people were impacted by the earthquake. 3,000 were left homeless due to the substantial damage caused by the quake. Immediately after the initial earthquake, medical teams were sent out to aid people who were injured, with some cases having to airlift patients due to the damage. Blood was brought to victims who required it from national resources, and first aid tents were set up.1995-02-09 Colombia Earthquake Information Report No.4 - Colombia ReliefWeb https://reliefweb.int/report/colombia/colombia-earthquake-information-report-no4 2024-05-06 UN Department of Humanitarian Affairs en Relief supplies were sent out, with kits including corrugated iron and plastic sheets, mattresses, blankets, sanitation kits, and emergency food rations. Cash grants of US$20,000 were given out to people as well for personal belonging replacements.May 2024 Many homeless people stayed with their friends or relatives on industrialized areas or coffee farms, while others were brought to temporary shelters set up in schools or tent camps. During reconstruction, there were concerns about housing for the homeless.1995-02-10 Colombia Earthquake Information Report No.5 - Colombia ReliefWeb https://reliefweb.int/report/colombia/colombia-earthquake-information-report-no5 UN Department of Humanitarian Affairs 2024-05-06 en See also List of earthquakes in Colombia List of earthquakes in 1995 1994 Páez River earthquake References Category:Earthquakes in Colombia Category:1995 earthquakes Category:1995 in Colombia Choco