Micro-earthquakes swarm recorded in Mexico City

The SSN reported a 1.2 magnitude micro-earthquake in CDMX Credit @SSNMexico

On Monday, September 2, and in the early hours of Tuesday, September 3, a swarm of micro-earthquakes was recorded in Mexico City, surprising residents and causing some concern.

According to information from the National Seismological Service (SSN), the first movement was recorded at 10:42 p.m. (Central Mexico time) and was a 2.5 magnitude earthquake in the Álvaro Obregón municipality, in the southwest of the capital.

The epicenter was located just 2 kilometers northwest of the aforementioned colony, with a depth of just 1 kilometer.

The tremor, which lasted a few seconds, was felt by some residents in the area, who reported slight shaking in their homes. Among those affected were residents of the Narvarte, Nápoles, Mixcoac and Del Valle neighborhoods in the Benito Juárez municipality.

No material damage or injuries have been reported so far. Mexico City Mayor Martí Batres has not yet commented on the incident.

The micro-earthquakes quickly became a trending topic on social media, where CDMX residents shared their experiences and concerns.

Many users pointed out that this tremor, although of low magnitude, is the first perceptible earthquake of the month of September, generating a debate about this month that has left some traumas due to the history of high-magnitude earthquakes on coinciding days, particularly on September 19.

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Hours later, in the early hours of Tuesday, September 3, two more micro-earthquakes were recorded. The first at 00:13:18 (Central Time) had a magnitude of 1.9, with an epicenter 1 kilometer southwest of Benito Juárez.

Shortly afterward, at 00:19:02 (Central Time), another earthquake of magnitude 1.4 was recorded in the same geographic area. Although both earthquakes were of low magnitude, residents in the area were able to feel slight shaking.

On Monday, comments on social media were not long in coming. “And it’s only September 2nd. Wait until the 19th. #Earthquake,” joked one user, anticipating the earthquake of September 19th.

Another comment was quick to follow: “September has arrived and its traditional earthquake,” alluding to the historic recurrence of tremors in this month in the capital.

In a mix of humor and resignation, one user wrote: “September arrives in Mexico City and with it our first rehearsal of the traditional #Earthquake of the ninth month of the year today in Benito Juárez. Wait for news from other municipalities.”

Finally, another comment captured the spirit with which many face the month: “If you already know it, September is about sleeping all month in tennis.”

Internet users also shared their best memes:

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