Earthquake today April 20, 2024; here the latest news about earthquakes

He National Seismological Service reported that this Saturday, April 20, 2024, several earthquakes in Mexico.

Los earthquakes They started early in the morning and have continued throughout the day.

Here are the highlights:

At 10:54 a 4.1 magnitude earthquake occurred, detected 82 kilometers southwest of Ometepec, Guerrero. This tremor occurred at a depth of 5 kilometers. No major damage has been reported.

At 9:07 in the morning another earthquake of magnitude 4.1 occurred 103 kilometers southwest of Puerto Escondido, Oaxacaat a depth of 10 kilometers.

Earlier at 8:09, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake was recorded 30 kilometers southwest of Huixtla, Chiapashad a depth of 96 kilometers.

In addition, another 5.0 magnitude earthquake was preliminarily reported 33 kilometers northwest of Motozintla, Chiapas. It had a depth of 10 kilometers.

At 7:30 a 4.0 magnitude earthquake occurred 28 kilometers east of Cardenas, San Luis Potosi. The earthquake occurred with a depth of only 5 kilometers.

At 7:25 another earthquake of magnitude 4.1 occurred 77 kilometers east of Loreto, Baja California Sur. It was located at a depth of 10 kilometers.

At 6:37, a 4.1 magnitude earthquake was detected 82 kilometers south of Salina Cruz, Oaxaca.

The day began with an earthquake at 5:54, with a magnitude of 4.0, which was located 129 kilometers northeast of Guerrero Negro, Baja California Sur.

Until now the largest earthquake was the one preliminarily reported at 8:09 with a magnitude of 5.0, located in Motozintla, Chiapas.

Although several people expressed their fear and concern on social networks, fortunately, they are not reported. significant damage.

EARTHQUAKE Magnitude 4.2 Loc 17 km NORTHWEST of CINTALAPA, CHIS 04/20/24 08:41:58 Lat 16.79 Lon -93.85 Pf 172 km pic.twitter.com/jRkYrdng1v

— National Seismology (@SSNMexico) April 20, 2024

WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF AN EARTHQUAKE?

It is crucial to be prepared and know the actions to take to protect our safety and that of our loved ones during an earthquake. Here we offer you some essential recommendations:

• Stay calm: Tranquility is your best ally.
• Safety zone: Quickly locate yourself in a safety zone free of objects that could fall.
• Avoid windows and hanging objects: Stay away from elements that could be dangerous during the earthquake.
• If you are in your vehicle: Park away from tall buildings and structures.
• Coastal areas: If you are near the beach or rivers, move to higher areas.
• Effective communication: Use communication lines only for emergencies to avoid saturation.

PREPARE YOUR EMERGENCY BACKPACK

In the event of an earthquake, it is essential to have a well-equipped emergency backpack. Be sure to include the following items:

• Flashlight and spare batteries
• Whistle and utility knife
• Portable battery operated radio
• First aid kit
• Water and canned foods
• USB with copies of important documents
• Photographs of family and pets
• Lighter and copy of keys for your house and car
• Family Emergency Contact Directory

IMPORTANCE OF PREPARATION

Proper preparation can make all the difference in responding to an earthquake. Keeping an updated emergency backpack and knowing the recommendations of local authorities are essential steps to ensure the safety of you and your family.

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