The entity explained that the latest earthquake was centered in the provinces of Retalhuleu, Quiché, Suchitepéquez and Santa Rosa, while on this border with Mexico they determined the highest degree of 3.0 on the Richter scale.
In compliance with the guidelines established within the National Response Plan and the Geohazards Protocol, CONRED referred to the actions to be taken in response to an emergency or disaster situation due to seismic events at different levels.
He described promoting a culture of prevention as essential, which is why he urged residents to equip their backpack for 72 hours with a first aid kit, canned food, clothes, a flashlight, clean water, and a copy of important documents, among other things.
The National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology released a list of 281 seismic events in March, most of which ranged between 2.5 and 3 on the Richter scale.
In mid-May, the Guatemalan scientific organization raised the total to 1,297 during this annual period, 34 of which are classified as sensitive.
A 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck several parts of the country on the 12th of that month, the most powerful in 2024, causing landslides and roads being affected.
Just before midnight on Friday, January 26, the temperature surprised residents with 5.9 degrees, with no loss of life and minor damage to infrastructure.
This Central American region constantly reports telluric movements due to its geographic location, close to tectonic plates and active volcanoes.
The authorities are constantly reminding people of the measures to be followed, such as staying away from windows, stairs and shelves, standing next to columns and activating the response plan in the case of work centers.
The Pacific Ring of Fire, the region with the greatest seismic and volcanic activity in the world, includes to the west Argentina, Bolivia, Canada, Colombia, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, the United States, El Salvador, and Guatemala, among others.
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