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Mexico is a country with high seismic activity due to its geographical location in the subduction zone of five tectonic plates: the North American, Cocos, Pacific, Rivera and Caribbean plates. When two tectonic plates meet, they release a large amount of tensions that can deform the Earth’s crust and, for their evaluation, require the use of appropriate instruments to measure their impact. For this reason, stay informed with live updates on the earthquakes in Mexico today, Tuesday, January 16, with exact data such as the time, epicenter and magnitude provided by the National Seismological Service (SSN), a department of the Institute of Geophysics from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).
The 7.1 magnitude earthquake that occurred on September 19, 2017, which left 370 dead and 7,289 injured, occurred because the Cocos plate settled below the North American plate and, when the material from that plate generated sudden movements in the surface, experts say. Each tectonic plate has its own movement and is constant. While in the north of Mexico they move at a speed of three centimeters per year, in the south this speed can reach seven centimeters per year. That would explain the high seismicity in states like Chiapas and Oaxaca.
- What items should your emergency backpack contain for an earthquake in Mexico, according to the SSN?
Tremor in Mexico today, Tuesday, January 16
According to SSN estimates, from January 1990 to September 2017, more than 86 thousand earthquakes have been recorded in Mexico. Every day, 15 earthquakes of less than two degrees of magnitude are recorded. Although 796 earthquakes were recorded in 1990 and 15,281 in 2016, for the most part it is nothing to worry about, experts say. According to UNAM, the number of seismic events that occur in Mexico each year is 90, with magnitudes that exceed 4 degrees on the Richter scale (60%).
How to prepare for an earthquake in Mexico?
Mexico is a country with high seismic activity, so it is important to be prepared for an eventual earthquake. Here we give you some advice such as consulting the instructions of the Mexican government, which offers information and recommendations on how to prepare for an eventual large-magnitude earthquake; Stay calm and prepare an emergency backpack containing food, water, clothing, a first aid kit and other essential items.
What should be done in case of a strong earthquake in Mexico?
The National Seismological Service (SSN) of Mexico shares the following recommendations in the event of a strong earthquake in the country:
- Stay calm and find a safe place. If you are in a building, crouch under a strong desk or table. If you are on the street, stay away from buildings, poles and power lines.
- Protect your head and neck. If you are in a building, crouch down and place your arms over your head and neck. If you are on the street, crouch down and cover yourself with your arms.
- Do not use the elevator. Elevators can become trapped during an earthquake.
- If you are in a car, stop in a safe place and away from buildings.
- Do not use the phone unless it is an emergency. Excessive use of the telephone can overwhelm the lines and make it difficult to communicate with emergency services.
- Have a family emergency plan. The plan should include a safe place to go in the event of an earthquake.
- Keep an emergency kit in your home, car, and workplace. The kit should include food, water, clothing, a first aid kit, and other essential items.
Tremor in Mexico: What should a disaster emergency backpack have?
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