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Mexico 7.6 magnitude earthquake kills 1 area, says no Thai people

Mexico 7.6 magnitude earthquake kills 1 area, says no Thai people

Foreign news agencies said that a magnitude 7.6 earthquake hits central Mexico. on the Pacific coast on 19 September local time.

This earthquake occurred at 1:05 pm local time. It was initially noted that the earthquake had a magnitude of 7.5, before being revised up to a magnitude of 7.6. The epicenter was 37 km south-east of Aquira, and the depth was 15.1 km.

Initially, at least one person was reported dead, and buildings near the epicenter were also said to be damaged.

Thani Sangrat, director general of the Department of Information and spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that the Thai embassy in Mexico reported that the earthquake occurred after Mexican authorities conducted earthquake drills. Shortly after the exercise ended, there was a big earthquake The center is about 600 kilometers from Mexico City people in Mexico can feel the tremors. and he took them out of the buildings again after the exercise

said Mr. It was noted that major earthquakes in Mexico usually occur in September. And today’s earthquake drills and drills coincide with the anniversary of the great earthquakes of 1971 and 1985.

A spokesman for the foreign ministry said there are no reports of damage in Mexico at the moment. And the embassy has not been informed that Thai people living in Mexico have been affected by this earthquake. But if there is any progress He will report more in the future.