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Earthquake in Chiapas: 6.8 degrees without seismic alert

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake was recorded on the morning of this Friday, July 17. The Mexican Seismic Alert System reported that the event did not warrant activation of the alert.

According to the National Seismological Survey, the epicenter was located 95 kilometers southwest of Huixtla, Chiapas. The exact coordinates were latitude 14.59, longitude -93.15, with a depth of 10 kilometers.

The authorities maintained constant monitoring of the event. The decision not to activate the alert was due to the location of the earthquake and its magnitude, according to official reports. So far, no damage or victims have been reported.

The intense rains in several municipalities of Sonora left one dead, dozens of rescues and damage to roads and homes. State and municipal authorities remain operational due to the forecast of more rainfall.

Balance of rains and emergencies in Sonora

Governor Alfonso Durazo reported that he maintains communication with mayors and ordered to strengthen monitoring. He urged the population to avoid crossing streams and follow only official channels.

The most critical situation occurred in Caborca. A man died after receiving an electric shock in a flooded area. A state police officer was also shot while trying to help him, but managed to leave without serious consequences.

The mayor of Caborca ​​reported more than 70 emergencies after rain exceeding four inches. Civil Protection, Firefighters, Red Cross, police and C5 participated. Rescues were carried out of people trapped in vehicles and homes, including a pregnant woman, a person in a wheelchair and elderly adults.

The rains left stranded vehicles, sinkholes, electrical failures and flooded homes. A temporary shelter was set up.

In Puerto Peñasco, there was a warning about water in fords on the highway to Caborca. In Nogales, firefighters evacuated people in risk areas and rescued two dogs. Municipal Transit saved a 19-year-old motorcyclist swept away by the current.

Authorities reiterate not to cross streams or flooded streets. Floods are reported in rivers in the mountain region.

The deputy attorney general of the State in the southern zone, Isaac Aguayo Roacho, reported that the skeletal remains of four people found in clandestine graves in the municipality of Elota have already been collected. They are now undergoing forensic studies for possible identification.

The investigations were carried out after the alert from search activists. Forensic Medical Service personnel will work to establish the causes of the deaths.

Finding and call to families

Since last Tuesday, members of the groups “Jonás” (Puerto Peñasco, Sonora) and “Voces sin Justicia” (Mazatlán) were touring the area of the El Roble town. They detected signs of possible graves and began to inspect an area.

Upon finding a first grave, the trackers notified the experts from the State Attorney General’s Office. They continued the search while securing the scene.

After exposing part of the remains and finding clothing and objects, they called on social networks to families in the south of the state who had missing loved ones. They were asked to go to the Forensic Medical Service to provide data that would help in the identification.

Details of the items located

The activists documented the belongings found next to each body. In the first: red shorts size 36 from the Banana República brand, Boy Sky pants size 33, a belt with a buckle with the letter “D” and a bandage on one arm.

In the second body, in an advanced state of decomposition, they located a boxer brief, a drumstick belt, Levi pants size 34 by 30 and a black woven bracelet.

In the third discovery, they found remains of blue denim pants size 36 by 30, black socks and a belt. In the fourth grave, a boxer, light blue jeans and white socks.

The participation of the groups has been essential for the discovery. Their field work, added to the response of the Prosecutor’s Office, allows progress in identification and offering responses to affected families.