Tremor in Mexico: Cd Extepec's magnitude 4.2 earthquake

Mexican Center for Instrumentation and Earthquake Recording (Cires) reported an earthquake of magnitude 4.2 near Cd Ixtepec that occurred at 13:16 local time (UTC 19:16).

According to preliminary information, the earthquake had an epicenter 12 km west of the city of Oaxaca, the depth of which was 2 km and was recognized by the villagers.

Given the recent events, the impact on human victims and material damage in the state of Oaxaca as a result of this Tellurium movement has not yet been established. In

the face of significant seismic activity, the National Disaster Prevention Center (CENAPRED) requires that it be reported only to official sources, such as local and state civil protection authorities, without falling into rumors or false news. Commonwealth.

After an earthquake, it is important to check for possible damage to your home, use your phone only in case of emergency, do not wear matches or candles until you have verified that there are no gas leaks, and be vigilant because there may be a replica of the earthquake.

In addition, you can take the following actions before an earthquake occurs: Prepare civil protection plans, organize evacuation drills, find safety zones at home, school or work, and prepare emergency backpacks. Stay in a

calm and safe place during an earthquake and stay away from objects that may fall. If you are in a vehicle, park it, stay away from buildings, trees and poles, and if you are on the shore, stay away from the beach and evacuate from high areas

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because the country is located in an earthquake-prone area Familiar with these types of events, it is worth mentioning the great damage caused by the earthquakes of 1985 and 2017, which caused great turmoil throughout the territory of the Aztec.However, in the history of this Latin American country there is a record of a much more destructive movement.

Today, the strongest earthquake in history has been recorded, when Mexico had its epicenter in Oaxaca. On March 28, 1787, the earth was shaken by a force of 8.6. Not only did the earth vibrate, but the sea was also outraged by a tsunami that crossed the coastline up to 6 km.

According to a study by the Center for Instrumentation and Seismic Records (Cires), carried out on March 28, 2009, 1787, on earthquakes of magnitude more than 8.6 may occur in the future.Since they are located in the Guerrero violation, which accumulates a large amount of energy, they will take Mexico and the coast of Central America as their epicenter.

However, it does not need such a large scale to create confusion. Mexicans keep memories of the minor earthquakes that occurred in 1985 and 2017. In such cases, the capital and the entire state were paralyzed as an incomparable result of such a Tellurian movement.

1985 occurred on September 19 of that year at 7:19 local time (UTC 13:19), and the state of Guerrero has an epicenter and has a scale of 8.2. Since then it was believed that it would never happen again, but coincidentally it happened again exactly 32 years later.

The 2017 event took place between the states of Puebla and Morelos at 13:14 local time (18:30 UTC). 369 human casualties were killed.

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