The National Seismological Service (SSN) reported on an earthquake of magnitude 4.0 near Cd Hidalgo which occurred at 22:44 local time (4:44 UTC).
Preliminary information indicates that the earthquake had an epicenter 87 km south of the city, in the state of Chiapas, with a depth of 31.7 km and was perceived by the residents of the town.
In the event of significant seismic activity, the National Center for Disaster Prevention (Cenapred) calls not to fall for rumors or false news and only get information from official sourcessuch as the Civil Protection authorities, both local and state, as well as federal.
after an earthquake, check your home in search of possible damages, use your phone only in an emergency, do not light matches or candles until you make sure there is no gas leak and remember that there may be aftershocks of the earthquakeso it is important to be vigilant.
You can also take the following measures before an earthquake: prepare a civil protection plan, organize evacuation drills, find safety zones at home, school or workplace and prepare a emergency backpack.
during an earthquake keep calm and stay in a safe place, stay away from objects that could fall; if you’re in a car, park and move away from buildings, trees, and poles; and if you are located on the coast, stay away from the beach and take refuge in high areas.
Mexico is located in an area of high geological activity, which exposes you to the constant risk of tremors. Proof of the above were the earthquakes of 1985 and 2017, which caused great damage, however, they have not been the largest in the country’s history, despite being one of the most present in the memory of both nationals and foreigners.
He March 28, 1787a colonial Oaxaca was shaken by what has been the strongest earthquake recorded in what is now Mexico until now. With a magnitude of 8.6was followed by a tsunami that moved 6 kilometers beyond the coast.
Experts from the Seismic Instrumentation and Recording Center (Cires) estimate that it will be possible to repeat similar situations in the near future. These conclusions arose from a study dated 2009 that sought to analyze the aforementioned event. It was said then that there may be earthquakes of a similar magnitude on the coasts of Mexico and Central America. This is because said area has great potential for events of a geological nature, given its location in the so-called Guerrero Gap.
Earthquakes like the one on this day bring to the memory of Mexicans The worst memories of the 1985 and 2017 earthquakeswhen all of Mexico City and other states were paralyzed by the shocking consequences that each one left behind.
The one on September 19, 1985 occurred at 7:19 local time (13:19 UTC) with a magnitude of 8.2 and with epicenter in the state of Guerrero. Since that earthquake, many thought that something like this would not happen again. But it happened again exactly 32 years later.
The one in 2017 occurred between the states of Puebla and Morelos at 1:14 p.m. local time (18:30 UTC). The balance of human victims reached 369 deaths.
