Earthquake in Mexico: 4.6 magnitude shock, whose epicenter was in CD Hidalgo

A 4.6 magnitude shock was recorded around cd hidalgo at 17:00 central time (23:00 UTC) on May 12, according to the National Seismological Service (SSN).

Preliminary information shows that the earthquake’s epicenter was 61 km southwest of the city in Chiapas state and at a depth of 49.1 km.

In the face of significant seismic activity, National Disaster Mitigation Center (CENAPRED)Called for not falling prey to rumors or fake news and only getting 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 has been no gas leak, and remember that Aftershocks can occur after an earthquake, so it’s important to stay safe. conscious.

You can also take the following measures before an earthquake: prepare a civil defense plan, conduct evacuation drills, identify safety zones at home, school or work, and prepare an emergency backpack.

During an earthquake, stay calm and stay in a safe place, away from falling objects; If you are in a vehicle, park and stay away from buildings, trees and poles; And if you are on the coast, stay away from the beach and take shelter in higher areas.

Mexico is located in an area of ​​high geological activity, which exposes it to constant risk of earthquakes. Proof of the above were the earthquakes of 1985 and 2017, which caused huge damage, however, they were not the largest in the history of the country, despite being the most present in the memory of both citizens and foreigners;

This happened on March 28, 1787 Strongest earthquake recorded in the country, Oaxaca, which was the central point of Spanish colonization at the time, was a victim of the 8.6 movement. That incident was so intense that it was followed by a tsunami which reached up to 6 kilometers inland.

In 2009, the Center for Seismic Instrumentation and Registration (CIRES) conducted a study to further investigate the 1787 events. It was then suggested that an event with a magnitude greater than 8.6 degrees could occur soon. It is believed that the epicenter of the earthquake will be located in the area between the Mexican and Central American coasts. It should be noted that the area known as the Guerrero Gap has geological antecedents that support this hypothesis.

However, even low intensity seismic events can cause major destruction. During 1985 and 2017Mexicans watched in amazement as the country’s capital was plunged into chaos due to two earthquakes of lesser intensity than that of 1787.

As for 1985, it occurred on September 19 of that year at 7:19 local time (1:19 UTC), with its center in the state of Guerrero and intensity of 8.2, Since then it was believed that nothing like this would happen again, but coincidentally exactly after 32 years it happened again.

It was recorded at 1:14 pm local time (6:30 pm UTC) in 2017, with its epicenter on the borders of the states of Puebla and Morelos and 369 deaths in the center of the country.

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