In Mexico several have been counted seismic movements during recent times, since it is located in one of the areas with the greatest tectonic activity (Ring of Fire). In the month of May alone, the National Seismological Service reported 2,301 earthquakes with epicenters in the territory in question.
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How big was today’s earthquake in Mexico?
According to the official Twitter account of the National Seismological of Mexico, it was 3.6, 109 km southwest of Tonala. An exact time of 15:33:27 is recorded.
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Why are there tremors in Mexico?
The three regions of Mexico show that the seismic zones are within the penisismic and seismic zones. The seismic activity is due to the shock and friction of the tectonic plates that cover territories such as Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca, Michoacán, Colima, Jalisco, southern Veracruz, Tlaxcala, Morelos, Puebla, Nuevo León, Sonora, Baja California and Edo. from Mexico.
How does the seismic alert work in Mexico?
The alert is activated and issues two types of warnings. The first is one of prevention, the second analyzes if there is damage, and finally, if the earthquake becomes intense, the alert becomes public.
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What was the strongest tremor in Mexico?
According to Forbes and government records, the earthquake that struck the North American country with the most destruction was that of 1787, which occurred off the coast of Oaxaca. Around 11:00 am, a strong shaking caused the sea waters to come out in a tsunami that extended for about 450 kilometers in length.
How many tremors are there in Mexico?
In May of this year, 2,301 earthquakes were reported in the Aztec territory. The most aggressive tremor had a magnitude of 5.5 and occurred on the 25th at 4:43 pm. Its epicenter was located in the state of Oaxaca, 41 km northeast of Crucecita.
So far this year, according to reports from the National Seismological Service, a total of 11,580 earthquakes have been recorded in Mexico.