Earthquake in Mexico: 4.4 magnitude earthquake

An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 and a depth of 97.7 kilometers took the townspeople by surprise Pijijijapan at 23:00 local time (5:00 UTC) today.

The movement had its epicenter 25 km southwest of the said city in the state of Chiapas, according to initial information from the National Seismological Service (SSN).

In the event of significant seismic activity, the The National Center for Disaster Prevention (Cenapred) calls not to fall into the trap of rumors or fake news and to obtain information only from official sourcessuch as civil protection authorities, both local and state, as well as federal.

After an earthquake, check your home in search possible damage, only use your mobile phone in an emergency, do not light matches or candles until you make sure there are no gas leaks and remember that there may be aftershocks of the earthquakeit is therefore important to be vigilant.

You can also take the following actions before an earthquake: prepares a civil security plan, participates in evacuation drills, identifies security zones home, school or workplace and set up a emergency backpack.

during a tremor keep calm and stay in a safe zone, stay away from falling objects; if you are in a vehicle, park and move away from buildings, trees and poles; and if you find yourself on the coast, move away from the beach and take refuge in height.

Mexico is located in an area of ​​high geological activity, which exposes you to the constant risk of suffering this type of event. Proof of the above, the earthquakes of 1985 and 2017, which caused great damage, were however not the most important in the history of the country, although they are one of the most present in the memory of nationals and foreigners.

During the colonial period, it happened the strongest earthquake recorded in the history of what is now Mexico. arrived on On March 28, 1787, its epicenter was in Oaxaca, it had a magnitude of 8.6. The movement was so violent that it not only shook the earth, but also caused a tsunami that reached 6 kilometers inland.

In 2009, the Center for Instrumentation and Seismic Recording (Cires) conducted a study to investigate the events of 1787. It was then suggested that an event with a force greater than 8.6 degrees may occur soon. It is believed that the epicenter will be located in the region between the Mexican and Central American coasts. It should be noted that the area, known as Guerrero Gap, has geological precedents that support this hypothesis.

Earthquakes like today’s recall the memory of Mexicans Worst memories of the 1985 and 2017 earthquakeswhen all of Mexico and other states were paralyzed by the shocking consequences each left behind.

On September 19, 1985, an earthquake magnitude 8.2, with epicenter in the state of Guerrero. It was 07:19 local time (13:19 UTC). At that time, it was thought that there would be no more earthquakes of this magnitude, but a similar event occurred exactly 32 years later.

The 2017 one occurred between the states of Puebla and Morelos at 1:14 p.m. local time (6:30 p.m. UTC). The death toll of human victims reached 369.