# Magnitude 3.7 Earthquake Shakes Colombia's Choco Department

A magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck the Choco department of Colombia on September 3.

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A magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck the Choco department of Colombia on the afternoon of September 3. [^1]

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Colombia on August 10, causing deep shock and mobilizing thousands to support victims and reconstruction efforts. [^2]

No damage or injuries were reported as of the preliminary report. [^3]

The Colombian Geological Service (SGC) reported the earthquake occurred at 6:32 PM local time near the municipality of Istmina. [^4]

The epicenter was located approximately 21 kilometers from Sipí, Choco, at a depth of 42 kilometers. [^5]

A teacher in Choco told Quiñones that a specific crack in a school building likely existed before the earthquake, indicating pre-existing structural issues. [^6]

Iván Darío Quiñones, an architect, business administrator, and public servant, visited the Choco region to observe the damage firsthand. [^7]

Quiñones argues that reconstruction must go beyond restoring previous conditions to ensure the rebuilt structures are improved. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. A magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck the Choco department of Colombia on the afternoon of September 3. (Noticias de Cali, Valle y Colombia - Periodico: Diario El País, News)
2. A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Colombia on August 10, causing deep shock and mobilizing thousands to support victims and reconstruction efforts. (Vanguardia, News)
3. No damage or injuries were reported as of the preliminary report. (Noticias de Cali, Valle y Colombia - Periodico: Diario El País, News)
4. The Colombian Geological Service (SGC) reported the earthquake occurred at 6:32 PM local time near the municipality of Istmina. (Noticias de Cali, Valle y Colombia - Periodico: Diario El País, News)
5. The epicenter was located approximately 21 kilometers from Sipí, Choco, at a depth of 42 kilometers. (Noticias de Cali, Valle y Colombia - Periodico: Diario El País, News)
6. A teacher in Choco told Quiñones that a specific crack in a school building likely existed before the earthquake, indicating pre-existing structural issues. (Vanguardia, News)
7. Iván Darío Quiñones, an architect, business administrator, and public servant, visited the Choco region to observe the damage firsthand. (Vanguardia, News)
8. Quiñones argues that reconstruction must go beyond restoring previous conditions to ensure the rebuilt structures are improved. (Vanguardia, News)

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