An earthquake of magnitude 3.3 was recorded in the vicinity of San Marcos at 15:15 local time (21:15 UTC) today, according to the National Symological Service (SSN).
Preliminary information indicates that the epicenter of the earthquake was 41 km southeast of the city in the state of Guerrero and had a depth of 25 km.
Due to the recent episode, there are no reports of possible material damage or human casualties as a result of this telluric movement in the state of Guerrero.
In the face of significant seismic activity, the National Center for Disaster Prevention (Cenapred) calls for not falling into rumors or false news and only to report to official sources, such as the Civil Protection authorities, both local and state, as well as federal.
After an earthquake, check your house for possible damage, use your phone only in emergencies, do not light matches or candles until you make sure there is no gas leak and remember that aftershocks of the earthquake may occur, so it is important to stay alert.
You can also take the following steps before an earthquake: prepare a civil protection plan, participate in evacuation drills, find safety zones at home, school or workplace, and prepare an emergency backpack.
During an earthquake, stay calm and stay in a safe place, stay away from objects that may fall; if you are in a vehicle, park and stay away from buildings, trees and poles; and if you are on the coast, stay away from the beach and take refuge in high areas.
Telluric movements in Mexico
This is not the first time that Mexico has suffered this kind of onslaught of nature. Its geographical position places it at constant risk of experiencing these events. Thus, in 1985 and 2017, there were tremors that caused enormous destruction in the nation. Although these two are the most recognized today, they are not the largest in the territory.
The strongest earthquake recorded in the history of what Mexico today had its epicenter in Oaxaca. On March 28, 1787, the earth shook with the force of 8.6. Not only did the land vibrate, but also the sea showed its fury with a tsunami that went up to 6 kilometers beyond the coastline.
Experts from the Centre for Instrumentation and Seismic Recording (Cires) believe that it will be possible to repeat similar situations in the near future. These conclusions emerged from a study dated in 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 this area has great potential for events of a geological nature, given its location in the so-called Guerrero Breach.
But even smaller earthquakes can cause great damage. An example of this were the seismic events of 1985 and 2017. On those occasions, the lives of the inhabitants of Mexico City were disrupted, while both the Government and private citizens rebuilt buildings and infrastructure.
On September 19, 1985 occurred at 7:19 local time (13:19 UTC) with a magnitude of 8.2 and with an 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.
In 2017, it happened at 13:14 local time (18:30 UTC), with epicenter in an area between the states of Puebla and Morelos. Then, the death toll reached 369.
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