an earthquake Official size 7.7 Just on Monday, the anniversary of the September 19, 1985 and 2017 earthquakes, considered the two most devastating earthquakes in recent history, they shook central Mexico.

In fact, the shaking was recorded minutes after the exercise this afternoon in that country.

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The latest report from the Mexican National Seismological Service, The 7.7 magnitude earthquake was recorded 59 kilometers south of Coalcoman, Michoacán., at around 13:05 (local time), it has a depth of 10 kilometers. Minutes ago, a preliminary report of magnitude 6.8 was given.

The National Civil Protection Coordination of that country is currently, No damage has been reported in the states where it was detected. However, monitoring continues.

United States Tsunami Warning System It issued a warning on Monday after the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that shook central Mexico near the coast of Michoacán.

The agency in question stated on its website that the earthquake occurred at a depth of six miles.

According to information on the national meteorological agency’s website, tsunami warning centers rely on an observation system that includes seismic and sea level networks to determine when and where to post the warning message.

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador tweeted: “We will start collecting information. We hope with all our hearts that it is nothing serious.”

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The incident occurred less than an hour after the incident. national macro exercise It was held at 12:19 local time to commemorate the September 19, 1985 and 2017 earthquakes.

“Due to the earthquake recorded in Michoacán this afternoon, emergency protocols have been activated. Michoacán’s Civil Protection remains vigilant,” the state government where the epicenter of the quake occurred said on Twitter.

Claudia Sheinbaum, Head of Government of Mexico City, “No damage has been reported in the city so far”“Five vultures continue to fly from the Mexico City Civil Security Secretariat.”

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“Detectable earthquake. Seismic alarms sounded. Vultures flying. We’re in C5. No damage reported so far. More info in a few minutes. Earthquake continues, stay calm,” the capital’s president said on Twitter.

Other entities in the Southern and Mexican Pacific, such as Colima and Jalisco, also reported that the quake was detectable.

just hours ago President López Obrador held a ceremony to commemorate the victims of the September 19, 1985 and 2017 earthquakes..

On September 19, 1985, at 07:19 local time, more than 20,000 people, mostly in Mexico, were killed in an earthquake with an epicenter of 8.1 magnitude that struck Guerrero state in the south of the country. Capital city.

On the same date, 32 years later, on September 19, 2017, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake with its epicenter between Puebla and Morelos (the center of the country) left approximately 370 dead, 228 of which were in Mexico City.

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*With information from EFE and El Universal (Mexico) / GDA

Source: Exame

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