The Day of the Three Wise Kings begins with surprise. Will there be more earthquakes? Details of the movement have been revealed.
In Mexico, the Day of the Three Wise Kings is being celebrated while two earthquakes have been reported in different parts of the country in the midst of this festivity.
According to official reports, no earthquake alarm was issued and only a report was given on social media, alerting citizens.
The same sources have said that both earthquakes were recorded less than an hour apart despite occurring in distant cities.
Will Mexico start the year with strong natural disasters or is this a harbinger of what is to come in the coming days related to earthquakes?
Earthquake in Veracruz
The Seismological Institute of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) reported a 4.0 magnitude earthquake at 7:53 am on January 6 in Veracruz.
Through a statement on their official social media, the institution revealed the location of the seismic event.
In that message, it was detailed that the information was disseminated to keep the population informed of what had happened since the earthquake alarm did not sound.
This report was issued with the purpose of providing transparency and reassurance to the community in the face of any concerns generated by the earthquake detected in that region.
Alert in the city
Official authorities have provided data indicating that the earthquake occurred approximately 68 kilometers south of Jáltipan de Morelos.
This city located in the south of the Mexican state of Veracruz also serves as the head of the municipality of Jáltipan.
It is important to note that this is where the authorities have focused their attention regarding the seismic movement.
According to the information, the epicenter was located in that area. This data has been disseminated by the authorities to make known the location of the seismic event.
Were there any damages reported?
The Civil Protection Secretariat of Veracruz has not reported material damages, structural damage, injuries, people with nervous crises, or fatalities.
The absence of such reports indicates that, at the moment, the situation remains stable and without significant incidents.
The entity responsible for civil protection in Veracruz has not disclosed information suggesting adverse consequences as a result of the seismic event.
This lack of negative reports provides an encouraging outlook on the post-seismic situation, indicating an effective response to possible risks.
Earthquake in Michoacán
At 8:19 in the morning, the second earthquake was recorded, located 34 kilometers south of the municipality of Coalcoman, in Michoacán.
The Seismological Institute of the National Autonomous University of Mexico reported a magnitude of 4.0, comparable to the one that occurred in Veracruz.
Both earthquakes, although of different magnitudes, have been recorded in the same geographical area, highlighting seismic activity in that area.
It has been reported, through the seismicity report, that since 5:33 am, several earthquakes have been recorded in different regions of the Republic.
Seismic activity in Mexico
The first seismic event was detected in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, followed by movements in Manzanillo, Colima, and San Felipe, Baja California.
These reports indicate a series of seismic activities distributed in various geographical areas of the country during the mentioned period.
The detailed information in the report provides a clear view of recent seismic activity in different locations in Mexico.
The strongest of them was located 50 kilometers south of Río Grande in the state of Oaxaca, with a depth of 5.9 km and a magnitude of 4.1.
