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The inhabitants of the town of Saint Mark lived an earthquake that reaches a magnitude of 4.0 and had a depth of 28 kilometers.
Earthquake in Mexico: earthquake in Tonalá, Chiapas
Information from the National Seismological Service indicates that an average of 40 tremors are recorded in the country per day
Preliminary information from the National Seismological Service (SSN) indicates that the earthquake occurred at 2:27 a.m. local time (8:27 UTC) today, with an epicenter 27 km northeast of the city in the state. of Guerrero.
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.
Earthquake in Mexico: earthquake with epicenter in Las Choapas, Veracruz
Due to its geographical location, Mexico is continuously exposed to this type of seismic event.
After an earthquake, look for your house 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 remain vigilant.
You can also take the following actions before an earthquake: prepare a civil protection plan, organize evacuation drills, find safe areas home, school or workplace and prepare a emergency backpack.
Mexico stands out as one of the countries with the greatest seismic activity. In popular memory, the events of 1985 and 2017, earthquakes that wreaked havoc on its territory, are mostly remembered. Although they are the best known, they were not the greatest since modern times.
Magnitude 4.0 earthquake with epicenter at La Mira, Michoacán
Due to its geographical location, Mexico is continuously exposed to this type of seismic event.
He March 28, 1787a colonial Oaxaca has been shaken by what has been the strongest earthquake recorded in present-day Mexico until now. With a magnitude 8.6was followed by a tsunami that moved 6 kilometers beyond the coast.
In 2009, the Center for Instrumentation and Seismic Recording (Cires) carried out a study to investigate the events of 1787. Then it was 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.
But even smaller earthquakes can cause significant damage. Examples of the above were the seismic events of 1985 and 2017. On these occasions, the lives of Mexico City residents were turned upside down, while the government and citizens rebuilt buildings and infrastructure.
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.