Mexico It is located in one of the areas of greatest seismic activity worldwide due to the interaction of five tectonic plates that converge under the territory: Caribbean, North America, Pacific, Rivera and Cocos.
This location on the Pacific Ring of Fire generates numerous earthquakes diaries. According to the SSN, The country experiences on average around 40 tremors a dayalthough the majority are of low magnitude and do not represent an immediate danger to the population.
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded in Mexico during the early hours of Monday, October 28, 2024, documented as the strongest of the day. He National Seismological Service (SSN) reported that The epicenter was located 112 kilometers southwest of Ciudad Hidalgo, in the state of Chiapas, at a depth of 13.4 kilometers. He shaking occurred at 1:23 a.m., so faror damage or injuries have been reported.
Despite technological advances, currently It is not possible to predict the occurrence of earthquakes with accuracy.. However, monitoring systems can detect seismic movement seconds before it is perceivedactivating early warnings that allow the population to seek refuge.
The authorities of Civil defense recommend to citizens have emergency backpacks and know evacuation routes in their homes and workplaces.
In case of earthquake, The SSN and Civil Protection recommend that emergency lines be used only for urgent situationssince telephone networks tend to be saturated. The emergency numbers that can be called are:
- Emergency service: 911
- Civil Protection Secretariat: 56 83 22 22
- Police: 060
- Red Cross: 065 y 53 95 11 11
- Firefighters: 57 68 25 32
- Locatel: 56 58 11 11
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