An
earthquake struck Tepelmeme today at 0:25 local time (6:25 UTC), with an earthquake magnitude of 4.1 and a depth of 64 km.
According to preliminary information, the epicenter of the geodetic movement is located 11 kilometers northwest of the city of Oaxaca.
light of recent events, the impact of this geodetic campaign on human casualties and material damage in Oaxaca remains uncertain.
Faced with major seismic activity, the National Center for Disaster Prevention (Cenapred) advises not to get caught up in rumors or fake news, but to report only to official sources, such as local and state civil protection authorities and the federal government.
After an earthquake, check the house for possible damage, use your phone only in case of emergency, do not light matches or candles until you are sure that there are no gas leaks, and remember that aftershocks of an earthquake can occur, so it is very important to be vigilant.
You can also take the following steps before an earthquake: prepare a civil defense plan, organize evacuation drills, identify safe areas for your home, school, or workplace, and prepare an emergency backpack.
During earthquakes, stay calm and stay in a safe place away from objects that may fall; if you are in a car, park and away from buildings, trees and poles; if you are on the coast, stay away from the beach and take refuge in high places.
's geodetic movement Mexico
is located in an area of high geological activity, which puts you at risk of constant tremors. This was evidenced by the earthquakes of 1985 and 2017, which caused tremendous damage, but, although they were among the worst in the memory of nationals and foreigners, they were not one of the largest in the country's history.
The strongest earthquake in the history of Mexico today occurred on March 28, 1787, during the Spanish colonial period. Its epicenter was in Oaxaca with an earthquake magnitude of 8.6. This not only shook the earth in disbelief, but even caused a tsunami, reaching 6 km inland.
According to data from the Instrument and Seismological Recording Center (Cires) in 2009 on these earthquakes, it is possible that events of this magnitude will occur again. It is estimated that they could happen in the next few years. Its epicenters are calculated on the coasts of Mexico and Central America, since they are located in the so-called Guerrero Strait. The region is characterized by the accumulation of a large amount of geological energy.
However, the smaller magnitude of an earthquake event does not necessarily translate into a slight impact on buildings and infrastructure. Thus, in 1985 and 2017, residents of the capital Mexico City had to face the damage caused by two earthquakes that became part of their lives.
As for 1985, it occurred at 7:19 local time on September 19 (13:19 UTC), the epicenter of which was located in the state of Guerrero, with an earthquake magnitude of 8.2. Since then, it was believed that nothing similar would happen again, but coincidentally, exactly 32 years later, it happened again.
The 2017 record was 13.14 local time (18:30 UTC), with the epicenter located on the border of the states of Puebla and Morelos, causing a total of 369 deaths in the central part of the country.
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