Matias Romero was the epicenter of one 4.0 magnitude earthquake which surprised the residents of the state of Oaxaca on December 27 at 1:33 a.m.
According to preliminary data from the National Seismological Service (SSN), the earthquake was registered 24 km southwest of the city and had a depth of 92.4 km.
The exact location where the earthquake occurred is at the coordinates 16.757 degrees latitude and -95.229 degrees longitude.
So far, authorities have not reported any damage caused by the recorded quake. However, it is important to stay informed of any updates or actions in this regard through official channels.
The information published by the SSN is preliminary, so the data of the reported earthquake may later be updated by the authorities and changed from the data already published.
It is also important to note that earthquakes are unpredictable. There is no current method or technology that allows us to know when an earthquake will happen, explains the SSN.
Mexico is in a tectonic context in which dozens of earthquakes are registered every day, but in the vast majority of cases they are of small magnitude and therefore imperceptible.
According to the National Center for Disaster Prevention (Cenapred), here are some recommendations on what to do in the event of an earthquake. The steps to be followed before, after and during the earthquake are listed.
Before an earthquake:
Earthquakes cannot be predicted, so it is important to be prepared and be well prepared in the event of an earthquake with the following recommendations.
Prepare your family disaster preparedness plan
Organize and participate in evacuation drills
Identify safety zones in your home, school or workplace
Constantly check gas and electricity installations
Prepare your emergency backpack
during the earthquake
This is the most complicated moment when an earthquake occurs. Wherever you are, the best way to deal with it is with the following steps:
Stay calm and stay in the safe zone
Stay away from falling objects and windows
If you are driving, park it and move away from buildings, tall trees or poles.
If you are in coastal areas, stay away from beaches, rivers, streams, swampy areas or lagoons and seek refuge in higher ground.
After the earthquake
When the event is over, stay calm and follow the steps below:
Check your home after an earthquake
Use the phone only in emergencies
Do not light matches or candles until you are sure there are no gas leaks.
Stay informed, DO NOT spread rumors and follow the recommendations of the authorities
Aftershocks from the earthquake may occur, so it is important to remain vigilant
Keep in mind that there is currently no reliable method for predicting earthquakes. It is not possible to specify the date, location or magnitude of a future earthquake.
It is important not to fall for the rumors or hoaxes that regularly arise during such natural events. Get information only from official sources.
Mexico is constantly at risk of suffering a major earthquake, such as occurred in 1985 and 2017, movements that have caused several disasters to the country. And although they are the most famous, they were not the largest in the region.
He The strongest earthquake in Mexican history occurred on March 28, 1787, with its epicenter in Oaxaca and had one Magnitude of 8.6. Which not only caused the earth to shake, but… caused a tsunami 6 kilometers inland.
According to a Seismic Instrumentation and Registration Center (Cires) study conducted in 2009, about the earthquake of March 28, 1787 indicates that large earthquakes of magnitude 8.6 or greater could occur in the coming years Its epicenter is the coasts of Mexico and Central America because that’s where they are in the Guerrero Gap which accumulates a large amount of energy.
Such tremors are reminiscent of the worst Mexicans Memories of 1985 and 2017, when all of Mexico City came to a standstill given the shocking consequences each one left behind.
The one on September 19, 1985 occurred at 7:19 a.m. local time with a magnitude of 8.2 and with epicenter in the state of Guerrero. Since this earthquake, many thought that something like this would not happen again. But 32 years later it happened again.
The 2017 recording was taken at 1:14 p.m. Places with an epicenter on the borders of the states of Puebla and Morelos, leaving a tally of 369 deaths in the center of the country.
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