# Colombia Earthquake Experts Warn Against Predicting Future Tremors

Colombian scientists state that predicting the exact timing of future earthquakes is currently impossible.

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A recent earthquake in Colombia caused severe structural damage and hundreds of fatalities as victims remained trapped under rubble. [^1]

The SGC confirmed that science currently lacks a method to predict the exact timing of future earthquakes or determine with certainty if aftershocks will occur. [^2]

Colombia averages approximately 2,500 seismic movements per month, equating to about 80 events daily, most of which are low magnitude. [^3]

The Colombian Geological Service (SGC) stated that Colombia is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region with high seismic activity. [^4]

Funvisis, the Venezuelan Foundation for Seismological Research, reported recent seismic activity in Venezuela. [^5]

Both tectonic plates interact primarily in northern South America through lateral sliding and subduction zones. [^6]

Earthquake magnitude is measured numerically by seismographs based on energy released, while intensity is assigned based on damage to humans and structures. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. A recent earthquake in Colombia caused severe structural damage and hundreds of fatalities as victims remained trapped under rubble. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
2. The SGC confirmed that science currently lacks a method to predict the exact timing of future earthquakes or determine with certainty if aftershocks will occur. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
3. Colombia averages approximately 2,500 seismic movements per month, equating to about 80 events daily, most of which are low magnitude. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
4. The Colombian Geological Service (SGC) stated that Colombia is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region with high seismic activity. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
5. Funvisis, the Venezuelan Foundation for Seismological Research, reported recent seismic activity in Venezuela. (elcomercio.pe, News)
6. Both tectonic plates interact primarily in northern South America through lateral sliding and subduction zones. (elcomercio.pe, News)
7. Earthquake magnitude is measured numerically by seismographs based on energy released, while intensity is assigned based on damage to humans and structures. (elcomercio.pe, News)

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