The city of Pijijiapan experienced an earthquake that reached a magnitude of 4.5 and had a depth of 16 kilometers.
According to preliminary information, the telluric movement happened today at 12:01 local time (18:01 UTC), with an epicenter of 161 km southwest of the city in the state of Chiapas.
Due to the recent history of this episode, there are still no details about the possible material damage, nor human casualties, as a result of this telluric movement in the state of Chiapas.
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 home for possible damage, use your phone only in case of emergency, do not wear matches or candles until you make sure there is no gas leak and remember that there may be aftershocks of the earthquake, so it is important to be alert.
You can also take the following steps before an earthquake: prepare a civil protection plan, organize 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 zone, stay away from objects that may fall; if you are in a car, park and stay away from buildings, trees and poles; and if you are on the coast, get away from the beach and take refuge in high areas.
Earthquakes in Mexico
This is not the first time that Mexico has suffered this type of attack 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.
On March 28, 1787, a colonial Oaxaca was shaken by what has been the strongest earthquake recorded in Mexico so far. With a magnitude of 8.6, it was followed by a tsunami that went 6 kilometers beyond the coast.
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.
However, seismic events of lower magnitudes can also cause great destruction. During 1985 and 2017, Mexicans watched with astonishment as the country's capital plunged into chaos due to two earthquakes of less intensity than in 1787.
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.
The year 2017 was recorded at 13.14 local hours (18:30 UTC) with an epicenter in the borders of the states of Puebla and Morelos and left a total of 369 deaths in the center of the country.
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