Tremor today: Earthquake is recorded in Puerto Vallarta; know the details

Today, Thursday, May 2, the National Seismological Service reported an earthquake on the northern coast of Jalisco.

According to the SSN, the earthquake, of magnitude 4.1, occurred at 04:00 hours, 78 kilometers southwest of the municipality of Vallarta Portat a depth of 16 kilometers.

So far, there are no reports of damage or victims.

Why does it shake frequently on the coast of Jalisco?

Earthquakes are not a freak unknown for Mexico, and in fact, on the Pacific coast they occur frequently. According to an article from the National Center for Disaster Prevention (Cenapred), a department of the Government of Mexico, The tremors in that area are caused by the phenomenon of subduction of the Cocos, Rivera, and Pacific plates with the North American Plate.

Given this, the authorities remember that it is important to adopt a culture of prevention that allows all people to act correctly in the event of any contingency derived from an earthquake.

What should be done in case of an earthquake?

When an earthquake of considerable magnitude occurs, it is advised:

• Stay calm and stay in the safety zone
• Stay away from falling objects and windows
• If you are in a car during an earthquake, it is best to park and move away from buildings, tall trees or poles.
• If you are near coastal areas, stay away from the beach, rivers, streams, swampy areas or lagoons and take refuge in high areas.

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