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Mexico national seismic drill preparations

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Mexico has scheduled its Second National Drill for September 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM central time. Coordinated by Civil Protection authorities, the exercise is designed to test evacuation routes, institutional communication, and emergency response protocols. The drill will utilize five distinct seismic scenarios based on geophysical data. The primary simulation involves a 7.7 magnitude earthquake with an epicenter 15 kilometers southwest of Tehuacán, Puebla, at a depth of 67 kilometers, affecting regions including Mexico City, Puebla, Veracruz, and Jalisco. Other hypothetical scenarios include earthquakes in Quintana Roo, Mexicali, Allende, and Tonalá. The government also intends to test mass alert systems via mobile phones during the exercise. In related government announcements, the National Civil Protection Coordination confirmed the drill details alongside reports from the federal government regarding national security. While the seismic exercise focuses on disaster preparedness, the administration also highlighted a reported 53% decrease in the average daily number of intentional homicides between December 2024 and August 2026, noting that August 2026 saw the lowest daily homicide average since 2015.

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