A earthquake was registered in CD Hidalgo at 7:19 central time (1:19 p.m. UTC) this June 23, with a magnitude of 4.1 and a depth of 3 kilometers.
According to preliminary information from the National Seismological Service (SSN), the epicenter The earthquake was located 67 km southwest of the city, in the state of Chiapas.
In the event of significant seismic activity, the National Center for Disaster Prevention (Cenapred)calls not to fall into rumors or fake news and only obtain information from official sources, such as 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 emergencies, do not light matches or candles until you are sure there is no gas leak, and remember that aftershocks of the earthquake may occur, so it is important to be alert.
You can also take the following measures before an earthquake: prepare a civil protection plan, organize evacuation drills, identify 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 vehicle, park and move away from buildings, trees and poles; And if you are on the coast, stay away from the beach and take refuge in high areas.
This is not the first time that Mexico suffers this type of attack from nature. Its geographical position places it at constant risk of experiencing these events. Thus, in 1985 and 2017, there were earthquakes that caused enormous destruction in the nation. Although these two are the most recognized currently, they are not the largest in the territory.
The strongest earthquake recorded in the history of what is now Mexico had its epicenter in Oaxaca. That March 28, 1787trembled with the force of magnitude 8.6. Not only did the earth vibrate but the sea also showed its fury with a tsunami that went up to 6 kilometers beyond the coastline.
Experts from the Seismic Instrumentation and Registration Center (Cires) estimate that similar situations will be possible in the near future. These conclusions arose from a study dated 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. The above is because this area has great potential for events of a geological nature, given its location in the so-called Guerrero Gap.
But even smaller magnitude earthquakes can cause major damage. Example of the above were the seismic events of 1985 and 2017. On those occasions, the lives of the residents of Mexico City were disrupted, while both the Government and private citizens rebuilt buildings and infrastructure.
The one on September 19, 1985 occurred at 7:19 local time (13:19 UTC) with a magnitude of 8.2 and with 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 one in 2017 occurred between the states of Puebla and Morelos at 1:14 p.m. central time (6:30 p.m. UTC). The toll of human victims reached 369 deaths.
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