Last Friday night, a magnitude 5.5 earthquake which has a depth of 6.2 miles has jolted around the vicinity of Mexico's border.

Ten days before the event, a few minor earthquakes occurred in the area. The seismologist of the United States gathered data that the country usually experiences earthquakes from magnitude 5.0 to 6.0. 

In the history of earthquakes in Latin America, a dreadful magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck Mexico City that caused around 9,500 deaths in 1985.

In 2017, almost 33 years after the most tragic earthquake, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake jolted Mexico City

In 2018, a state in Mexico was struck with a massive 7.2 earthquake

Mexico has been recognized as one of the most unreal places to reside since a significant number of earthquakes have jolted.

Mexico is also located above the three biggest tectonic plates of the Earth which are the Pacific Plate, Cocos Plate, and the North American Plate.

Mexico is filled with soft soil that exaggerates small earthquakes and makes them feel much stronger. 

Mexico is also known to be a country who experiences frequent earthquakes and has higher chances for volcanic eruptions.

Experts are advising everyone to be educated with what to do when an earthquake occurs. Renovating your home for safety measures should be a priority. Things and electronics in shelves and cabinets should be have something to block to prevent in from falling in case of quakes.

There were reports of deaths because of being hit by a heavy object after the quakes. Things that could fall to a bed or resting area should be strapped or put away. Bed and sofas should be away from the windows in case the glass breaks and would cause splattering to the people nearby. 

Items that have breakable features shouldn't be along the emergency exits or passageways because if an evacuation occurs, shattered glass pieces or objects will be on the floor of the passageways and could cause cuts and injuries. 

Gas heaters or objects that involve gas should be installed near the walls of the house or buildings to prevent fire in case the quakes. Stoves and gas heaters should be turned off when not in use so there won't be a lot of things to worry about during the quakes. 

It is also advised that at least one person in the household has knowledge of CPR in case of emergency.

All buildings should be checked if a retrofit will be needed for the building.

Every person should know the basic steps which are being taught by all schools and companies. One should drop to the floor, cover the top of your head and its back, and hold on under a table or a safe location.

People who live in a high-rise building should never use the elevator and resort to emergency stairs instead.

People who live near the shore should not wait for the emergency alarm and should evacuate the area and head to a higher ground if the earthquake becomes more severe and if it takes more than 20 seconds.