# Magnitude 3.9 earthquake hits Montecristo, Bolívar, Colombia, fourth tremor on Sept 1

Colombia's Geological Service reported a magnitude 3.9 earthquake at 12:05 p.m. on September 1, with epicenter in Montecristo, Bolívar.

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The Servicio Geológico Colombiano (SGC) reported on Tuesday, September 1, at 12:05 p.m. that an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.9 and a superficial depth occurred in Colombia. [^1]

The Colombian Geological Service (SGC) reported two new earthquakes in Colombia during the afternoon of Tuesday, September 1. [^2]

No local organizations have reported structural damage or injuries resulting from the earthquake in Bolivar. [^3]

The first earthquake was recorded at 12:05 p.m. local time with an epicenter in Montecristo, Bolivar, and a magnitude of 3.9. [^4]

The second earthquake occurred at 12:31 p.m. local time in Medio San Juan (Andagoya), Choco, with a magnitude of 3.4. [^5]

The September 1 noon earthquake was the fourth seismic movement recorded in Colombia that day, according to the article's own account. [^6]

The article instructs Android users to enable Google's earthquake alert system through the device settings under 'Security & emergency' or 'Location'. [^7]

The Universidad Nacional de Colombia provided earthquake safety recommendations including staying calm, taking cover near columns or under desks, and avoiding elevators and door frames. [^8]

The article references that the Servicio Geológico Colombiano (SGC) reported several earthquakes in Colombia on Monday, August 31, with a related article providing their magnitudes and epicenters. [^9]

## What this stands on

1. The Servicio Geológico Colombiano (SGC) reported on Tuesday, September 1, at 12:05 p.m. that an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.9 and a superficial depth occurred in Colombia. (El País, News)
2. The Colombian Geological Service (SGC) reported two new earthquakes in Colombia during the afternoon of Tuesday, September 1. (El Colombiano, News)
3. No local organizations have reported structural damage or injuries resulting from the earthquake in Bolivar. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
4. The first earthquake was recorded at 12:05 p.m. local time with an epicenter in Montecristo, Bolivar, and a magnitude of 3.9. (El Colombiano, News)
5. The second earthquake occurred at 12:31 p.m. local time in Medio San Juan (Andagoya), Choco, with a magnitude of 3.4. (El Colombiano, News)
6. The September 1 noon earthquake was the fourth seismic movement recorded in Colombia that day, according to the article's own account. (El País, News)
7. The article instructs Android users to enable Google's earthquake alert system through the device settings under 'Security & emergency' or 'Location'. (ELHERALDO.CO, News)
8. The Universidad Nacional de Colombia provided earthquake safety recommendations including staying calm, taking cover near columns or under desks, and avoiding elevators and door frames. (ELHERALDO.CO, News)
9. The article references that the Servicio Geológico Colombiano (SGC) reported several earthquakes in Colombia on Monday, August 31, with a related article providing their magnitudes and epicenters. (El País, News)

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