The tremors were felt in major cities including Bogotá, Medellín, Cali, Manizales, Pereira, Barranquilla, and even as far as Quito, Ecuador. Similarly, J Balvin used his Instagram stories to offer words of encouragement and to announce concrete actions: "Much strength in the face of this earthquake in Colombia, strength to all the people and families affected. Artists Mobilize to Support Affected CommunitiesManuel Turizo accompanied his message with the Colombian flag: "Much strength to all those affected by today's earthquake. We are eager to learn the best ways to help and to do our part. Official Responses and Ongoing UncertaintyThe Colombian Geological Service described the earthquake as one of the strongest in the nation in the past ten years.