A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck Sunday afternoon, triggering seismic alerts on loudspeakers and cell phones. The tremor was detected in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, by a sensor located 10 kilometers off the coast of that state.
The National Seismological Service (SSN) confirmed the earthquake’s magnitude. The epicenter was located 14 kilometers northeast of Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, at 3:42 p.m. So far, there are no reports of injuries or fatalities.
The Mexico City government announced via social media that review protocols have been initiated. Fire Chief Cova added that members of the Heroic Fire Department have also begun inspections in each of the city’s 16 boroughs.
Following this afternoon’s earthquake, we activated safety and response protocols. “We continue working in all 16 boroughs to verify conditions and guarantee the safety of citizens,” wrote Clara Brugada, Head of Government of Mexico City.
Myriam Urzúa, head of the Secretariat of Comprehensive Risk Management and Civil Protection (SGIRPC), announced that there are no new developments and no casualties following Sunday’s earthquake. Helicopters belonging to the “Cóndores” unit are flying over the capital to conduct surveillance.
In the State of Mexico, the Civil Protection Coordination announced that protocols have been activated in each of the 125 municipalities. The earthquake was imperceptible in the boroughs of Mexico City and the municipalities of the State of Mexico metropolitan area.
Mexico City, the State of Mexico, Morelos, Puebla, and Oaxaca are the states where this earthquake was felt. Salomón Jara, Governor of Oaxaca, posted the following message: “We have activated the Civil Protection protocols.” “We are immediately assessing potential damage in all eight regions.”
“So far, no injuries or major damage have been reported. We are continuing our monitoring tours through the State Civil Protection Coordination to rule out any additional risks,” added Salomón Jara.
During an earthquake, the National Civil Protection Coordination (CNPC) reminds the public of the following actions to take: remain calm; move to areas of lower risk; stay away from poles, cables, and awnings; and do not approach windows or other objects that could fall.
After an earthquake, such as the one that occurred this Sunday, people should check the condition of their homes, not turn on the stove until they have verified that there is no gas leak, remain alert for aftershocks, and not share information that has not been verified by the authorities.
Source: radioformula
