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1970 Colombia earthquake
1970 Colombia earthquake is located in Colombia
1970 Colombia earthquake
UTC time1970-07-31 17:08:05
ISC event794176
USGS-ANSSComCat
Local dateJuly 31, 1970 (1970-07-31)
Local time12:08:05
Magnitude8.0 Mw [1]
Depth645 km (401 mi) [1]
Epicenter1°36′S 72°32′W / 1.6°S 72.53°W / -1.6; -72.53 [1]
Areas affectedColombia
Max. intensityMMI IV (Light)
Casualties1 dead, several injured [2]

The 1970 Colombia earthquake occurred in Colombia on July 31.

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