Cd Altamirano was the epicenter of a 4.2 magnitude earthquake which surprised the inhabitants of the state of Guerrero on October 20 at 4:26 a.m.
The earthquake was recorded 32 km south of the city and had a depth of 55.7 km, according to preliminary information from the National Seismological Service (SSN).
The exact place where the earthquake occurred is located at coordinates 18.075 degrees latitude and -100.731 degrees longitude.
So far, authorities have not reported any damage caused by a recorded earthquake. However, it is important to stay informed through official channels regarding any updates or measures taken in this regard.
The information provided by the SSN is preliminary, so the data on the reported earthquake can be updated by the authorities later and change 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 happen, emphasizes the SSN.
Our country is in a tectonic context in which dozens of earthquakes are reported every day, however, in the vast majority of cases they are of low magnitude so they are imperceptible.
Here are some recommendations on what to do in the event of an earthquake, according to the National Center for Disaster Prevention (Cenapred), specifying the steps to follow before, after and during the earthquake.
Before an earthquake:
Earthquakes cannot be predicted, so it is important to stay prepared and when it occurs, be ready to face it in the best way with the following recommendations.
Prepare your family civil protection plan
Organize and participate in evacuation drills
Identify safety zones in your home, school or workplace
Constantly check the 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 safety zone
Stay away from falling objects and windows
If you are in your car, park and move away from buildings, tall trees, or poles.
If you are in coastal areas, stay away from the beach, rivers, streams, swampy areas or lagoons and take refuge in high areas.
After the earthquake
Once the event has passed, staying calm, follow the following steps:
Check your house 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.
Stay informed, DO NOT spread rumors and follow the recommendations of the authorities
Aftershocks of the earthquake may occur, so it is important to stay alert
Remember that there is currently no reliable procedure to predict earthquakes. It is not possible to specify the date, location, or magnitude of a future earthquake.
It is important not to fall for rumors or false news, which regularly appear in the midst of natural events like this. Get information only from official sources.
Mexico is at constant risk of experiencing a large earthquake, such as those that occurred in 1985 and 2017, movements that caused several misfortunes to its credit. And despite being the most remembered, they have not been the largest in the territory.
He strongest earthquake recorded in the history of Mexico occurred on March 28, 1787 with its epicenter in Oaxaca and had a magnitude of 8.6. Which not only made the earth vibrate, but caused a tsunami 6 kilometers inland.
According to a study by the Seismic Instrumentation and Registration Center (Cires) carried out in 2009, about the earthquake of March 28, 1787 suggests that large earthquakes with magnitudes of 8.6 or greater could occur in the coming years having as its epicenter the coasts of Mexico and Central America, because they are located in the Guerrero Gap which accumulates a large amount of energy.
Tremors like that one bring to mind Mexicans the worst memories of 1985 and 2017, when all of Mexico City came to a standstill in the face of the shocking consequences that each one left.
The one on September 19, 1985 occurred at 7:19 local time with a magnitude of 8.2 and with epicenter in the state of Guerrero. Since that earthquake, many thought that something like this would not happen again. But it happened again 32 years later.
The one from 2017 was recorded at 1:14 p.m. localities with an epicenter on the borders of the states of Puebla and Morelos and left a balance of 369 deaths in the center of the country.
