Six Million Participate in Earthquake Drill to Mark Anniversary of 1985 Mexico City Quake Agence France-Presse
go to original September 20, 2015

The day, 30 years ago, that forever changed Mexico (El Daily Post)

Mexico City marked the 30th anniversary of a killer earthquake Saturday with a massive preparedness drill that saw six million residents participate.

The Mexican capital’s inhabitants were called to action by a shrill-sounding alarm and ominous “Earthquake Alert” voice warning that echoed through the metropolis at 1130 local time (1630 GMT).

“We estimate that six million people took part from more than 16,000 buildings,” Mayor Miguel Angel Mancera told a news briefing.

On September 19, 1985, a massive 8.1-magnitude coastal quake rocked Mexico City, crushing buildings and killing thousands.

The government puts the death toll at 6,000 though some non-governmental organizations believe more than 20,000 lost their lives in the disaster.

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Related: Mexico City Earthquake on September 19, 1985, Sparked Enduring Civic Awareness (Mexico Voices)

Related: In 1985, Only 3 Percent of Mexican Homes Had Earthquake Insurance (Mexico News Daily)

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