On the morning of June 23, a series of earthquakes shook the state of Guerrero, Mexico, with the strongest tremors felt in Mexico City. The National Seismological Service (SSN) reported varying magnitudes for the main quake, with initial readings at 5.5, later adjusted to 5.2. The epicenter was identified near San Marcos, Guerrero, with reports of the quake being felt as far as Mexico City, particularly in the northern zones.Despite the widespread perception of the earthquake, the Mexican Seismic Alert System (Sasmex) did not sound the seismic alert in the capital. This was due to the earthquake’s energy levels during the initial seconds not meeting the system’s criteria for activation. Officials, including Mexico City’s head of government, Martí Batres, confirmed that there were no reports of damage or disruptions to transportation systems, and the situation in the city remained under control.In response to the tremors, helicopters from the Mexico City’s Secretary of Citizen Security conducted aerial surveys to assess any potential impacts. The Civil Protection agencies in both Mexico City and Guerrero initiated checks for possible structural damage. Governor Evelyn Salgado of Guerrero and Pablo Vázquez Camacho, Secretary of Citizen Security in Mexico City, advised citizens to contact emergency services if they detected any damage.The earthquake series has put the effectiveness of Mexico’s seismic alert systems to the test, highlighting the importance of maintaining vigilance and preparedness in a region prone to seismic activity.
Key points
- A series of earthquakes with magnitudes between 5.
- The seismic alert was not activated in Mexico City as the energy levels did not meet the system’s criteria.
- No damages or injuries have been reported, and authorities are monitoring the situation.
2 and 5.
5 struck Guerrero, Mexico, and were felt in Mexico City.
Contradictions👾The reported magnitudes of the earthquake varied between sources, with some stating 5.
2 and others reporting up to 5.
5.
👾There were discrepancies in the reported epicenter distances, with some sources stating 18 kilometers and others 22 kilometers from San Marcos, Guerrero.
