The Colombian Geological Service reported two earthquakes in Chocó during the early morning hours of 19 August.
The Colombian Geological Service recorded two earthquakes in the department of Chocó during the early hours of 19 August. The reports include information on the magnitude and depth of the tremors.
The Chocó region has registered new seismic activity, according to the entity responsible for monitoring geological activity in the country.
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