Earthquake Preparedness in Oaxaca: Safety Tips and Emergency Resources

2024-02-21 04:35:50

Oaxaca is located in the South Pacific region, a highly seismic area, as it is on the border between the Cocos and North American tectonic plates. Therefore, the state is one of the areas with the highest seismic activity in Mexico, registering around 25% of the country’s tremors. The interaction of the plates releases a large amount of energy in the form of earthquakes, which are concentrated mainly on the Pacific coast, from Chiapas to Jalisco.

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The Oaxacan cities most affected by seismicity are Puerto Escondido, Pochutla, Puerto Ángel, Huatulco, Loxicha, Chacahua, Jamiltepec, Pinotepa Nacional, Ometepec and Miahuatlán. It is important that the authorities and the population of these areas take measures to reduce the impact of earthquakes, such as building earthquake-resistant infrastructure and carrying out evacuation drills.

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The subduction of the Cocos Plate under the North America Plate generates intense seismic activity in Oaxaca. This process, known as a subduction zone, is one of the main causes of the earthquakes that occur in Mexico. Friction between the plates releases energy in the form of seismic waves, which can be large in magnitude and cause considerable damage.

The National Seismological Service (SSN) of Mexico constantly monitors seismic activity in Oaxaca. On its official website and social networks, the SSN offers real-time information on the latest recorded earthquakes, including their epicenter, magnitude and depth.

Last earthquake in Oaxaca today, February 21

Tremor data in OaxacaEarthquakes in Oaxaca today, Tuesday, February 20Date and local time2024-02-20 / 22:12:18Magnitude4.7Latitude, longitude15.48° / -95.11°Epicenter78 KM SOUTH OF SALINA CRUZ, OAX.Depth12.8 KMSourceNational Seismological Service (SSN)

• Tremor in Oaxaca of magnitude 3.3 degrees at 03:36:55 today, Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 16 km south of Matías Romero.
• Tremor in Oaxaca of magnitude 3.5 degrees at 02:59:12 today, Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 57 km northwest of Matías Romero.
• Earthquake in Oaxaca of magnitude 3.6 at 03:18:42 today, Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 106 km southeast of Salina Cruz.

What are the emergency numbers in Mexico?

Mexico, a country with a considerable seismic history, requires that its inhabitants be prepared for any eventuality. In that sense, the Ministry of Communications and Transportation of the Government of Mexico has published a complete list of essential telephone numbers that can be crucial in the event of an emergency:

• Emergencies: 911 (main contact in any critical situation)
• Capufe: 074 (incidents on roads and highways)
• Ángeles Verdes: 078 (road assistance and guidance)
• Red Cross: 55 53 95 11 11 (urgent medical attention)
• LOCATEL: 55 56 58 11 11 (information and guidance in CDMX)
• Civil Protection: 55 51 28 00 00 (response to natural disasters)
• Anonymous Complaint: 089 (report criminal activities)
• Forest Fires: 800 46 23 63 46 (spot a forest fire)
• Federal Police: 088 (public security situations)
• Water leak (CDMX): 800 014 2482
• Gas leak: 911 (immediate danger)

What is SASMEX Monitoring in the event of an earthquake in Oaxaca?

The Mexican Seismic Warning System (SASMEX) is a fundamental tool for the protection of the population against the occurrence of strong earthquakes (M= 5.5 or greater). In Oaxaca, continuous monitoring of the operation of the system is carried out to guarantee its effectiveness in issuing early warnings.

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