Saint Philip The epicenter of the earthquake was A 4.1 magnitude earthquake Which surprised the residents of Baja California on November 16 at 10:14 p.m.
The tremor was recorded 74 kilometers northeast of the city and at a depth of 11.5 kilometers, according to preliminary information issued by the National Seismic Service.
The exact area where the earthquake occurred is located at coordinates 31.654 degrees latitude, -114.577 degrees longitude.
The authorities have not yet reported any damage resulting from a recorded earthquake. However, it is important to stay informed through official channels of any updates or actions taken in this regard.
The information released by the SSN is preliminary, so authorities could update the reported earthquake data later and change it to what has already been published.
It is also important to note that earthquakes cannot be predicted. There is no current method or technology that allows us to know when an earthquake will occur, as SSN explains.
Mexico is located in a tectonic context in which dozens of earthquakes occur every day, however, in the vast majority of cases they are of low magnitude so they are imperceptible.
Below are some recommendations on what to do in the event of an earthquake, according to the National Center for Disaster Prevention (Sinapred), outlining the steps that must be followed before, after, and during an earthquake.
Before the earthquake:
Earthquakes cannot be predicted, so it is important to stay prepared and when they happen, be prepared to deal with them in the best way with the following recommendations.
Prepare a civil protection plan for your family
Organizing and participating in evacuation drills
Identify safety zones in your home, school or workplace
Constantly check gas and electrical installations
Prepare your emergency bag
During the earthquake
This is the most complex moment when an earthquake occurs. Wherever you are, the best way to deal with it is through the following steps:
Stay calm and stay in the safe zone
Stay away from falling objects and windows
If you are in your car, stop your car and stay away from buildings, tall trees or poles.
If you are in coastal areas, stay away from the beach, rivers, streams, marshy areas or lakes and take shelter in high areas.
After the earthquake
Once the event is over, stay calm and follow these steps:
Check your home after an earthquake
Use the phone only in case of emergency
Do not light matches or candles until you are sure there is no gas leak.
Be informed, do not spread rumors and follow the recommendations of the authorities
Earthquake aftershocks may occur, so it is important to stay alert
Remember that there is currently no reliable procedure for predicting earthquakes. It is not possible to determine the date, location, or magnitude of a future earthquake.
It is important not to be led by rumors or fake news, which regularly appear in the midst of such natural events. Obtain information from official sources only.
Mexico faces a constant risk of major earthquakes, such as those in 1985 and 2017, movements that have caused many misfortunes on its behalf. Although it was the most famous, it was not the largest in the region.
he The strongest earthquake ever recorded in Mexican history occurred on March 28, 1787, and its epicenter was in Oaxaca. And he had Its strength is 8.6 Which not only made the ground shake, but… It caused a tsunami 6 kilometers inside the country.
According to A Study conducted by the Center for Seismology and Recording (Cires) Conducted in 2009, about the earthquake of March 28, 1787 It indicates that large earthquakes of magnitude 8.6 or greater could occur in the coming years Its center is the coasts of Mexico and Central America, because they are located In the Guerrero gap Which accumulates a large amount of energy.
Tremors like this bring back to Mexicans the worst Memories of 1985 and 2017, when all of Mexico City came to a standstill Confronting the shocking consequences left behind by each of them.
The earthquake occurred on September 19, 1985 at 7:19 local time, with a magnitude of 8.2. The epicenter of the earthquake was in Guerrero state. Since that earthquake, many have thought that something like this would never happen again. But it happened again 32 years later.
The song from 2017 was recorded at 1:14 p.m. Localities centered on the borders of the states of Puebla and Morelos, leaving a total of 369 deaths in the center of the country.
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