The preliminary magnitude of the earthquake was 6.5, according to the National Seismological Service. However, later this entity updated his measurement to 6.9with an epicenter 84 km from Coalcomán, Michoacán, very close to the place where the earthquake of Monday, September 19, originated.
The Secretary of Citizen Security of Mexico City activated the aerial review protocol through five Condor helicopters, following several minutes of overflight, the agency reported no damage so far.
The Secretary of Comprehensive Risk Management and Civil Protection installed a coordination table with the mayor’s offices to record the reports of each demarcation and channel support.
So much @SSC_CDMX as @C5_CDMX They report to me that, so far, there is no damage in the City following the earthquake. I’m still waiting and reporting.
— Dr. Claudia Sheinbaum (@Claudiashein)
September 22, 2022
So far, authorities have ruled out major damage to the infrastructure. The Mexico City International Airport carried out a review protocol for tracks and facilities.
In Jalisco, where the earthquake was also felt, the state Civil Protection team reported that up to now there is no report of damages due to this movement. And he asked citizens to remember to call 911 in case of emergencies.
For his part in Michoacanthe state government reported that, through Civil Protection, “we are already monitoring the different regions of the state, following the 6.5 earthquake with an epicenter 81 km south of Coalcomán. The event was noticeable throughout the state. We ask for extreme precautions and communicate to the 911 to report any incident.”
