Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake hits MEXICO

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Mexico City, April 27, 2009. A moderate earthquake of 5.8 magnitude struck southwestern Mexico, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The earthquake rocked tall buildings in Mexico’s Capital, sending office workers down stairways into streets. The earthquake was centered near Chilpancingo, about 130 miles southwest of Mexico City or 50 miles from the resort of Acapulco, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

To view more information go directly to US Geological Survey National Earthquake Information Center



About Adriana Ramos

She holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico, with certificates in AI Chatbots, Python for Data Science, and AI Development. Her experience includes data capture and analysis, administration, human resources, communications, technology, and digital design, working with organizations such as Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (S.R.E.), and UN Women. She has served as a founding board member of the UN Women Miami Chapter and Arsht Families Culture for Kids and has been a member of The Bass Women’s Circle. She is the founder of Ideas4Solutions, a bilingual digital publication featuring perspectives from across Latin America.