Search dogs, rescuers and helicopters as Mexico City holds earthquake drill
Summary
Mexico City held a large earthquake drill in 2026, involving search dogs, rescuers, and helicopters along with loudspeaker and mobile alerts. The drill saw participation from around 8.2 million people and was a practice run in case of a real earthquake.Key Facts
- Mexico City's earthquake drill used 13,900 loudspeakers and mobile phone alerts to notify residents.
- Approximately 8.2 million people took part in the drill.
- The average evacuation time during the drill was 1 minute and 52 seconds.
- The drill is the first of 2026 and two more are planned for May 6 and September 19.
- The annual drills remember the 1985 earthquake that killed an estimated 12,000 people.
- The 1985 earthquake in Mexico City had a magnitude of 8.1.
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