Due to its geographical location, Mexico is a country with high seismic activity. It is due to the contact of several people tectonic platesmainly the Cocos Plate, the Pacific Plate, the Rivera Plate and the North American Plate.
The Coconut Plate is sinking beneath the North American Plate in what is known as a process Subductionwhich leads to energy accumulation. When this energy is suddenly released, earthquakes occur. For this reason the Tremble They are common, especially on the Pacific coast and in the center of the country.
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