Pacific Disaster CenterArea Brief: GeneralExecutive Summary
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Region Selected » Lower Left Latitude/Longitude: 12.2445 N˚ , -97.0389 E˚Upper Right Latitude/Longitude: 18.244500000000002 N˚ , -91.0389 E˚
Current Hazards:
Recent Earthquakes
Event Severity Date (UTC) Magnitude Depth (km) Location Lat/Long
24-Oct-2017 16:31:37 5 47.34 87km SW of Tres Picos, Mexico 15.24° N / 94.04° W
Active Storm
Event Severity Date (UTC) Name Lat/Long
25-Oct-2017 20:25:49 Storms - Tabasco and Chiapas, Mexico 17.34° N / 92.67° W
Source: PDC
Lack of Resilience Index:Lack of Resilience represents the combination of susceptibility to impact and the relative inability to absorb, respond to, and recover from negative impactsthat do occur over the short term. Guatemala ranks 44 out of 165 on the Lack of Resilience index with a score of 0.54. Mexico ranks 82 out of 165 on theLack of Resilience index with a score of 0.43.
Guatemala ranks 44 out of 165 on the Lack of Resilience Index. Based on the sub-component scores related to Vulnerability and Coping Capacity, the threethematic areas with the weakest relative scores are Population Pressures, Info Access Vulnerability and Governance.
Mexico ranks 82 out of 165 on the Lack of Resilience Index. Based on the sub-component scores related to Vulnerability and Coping Capacity, the three
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Earthquake - 5.0 - 87km SW...Location: MexicoSeverity Level: Advisory
Storms - Tabasco and...Location: Chiapas, MexicoSeverity Level: Watch
Situational Awareness
Lowest (0) Highest (1)
Mexico
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Russia NigeriaUnited States
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thematic areas with the weakest relative scores are Governance, Marginalization and Infrastructure.
Source: PDC
Population Data:
2011
Total: 15, 055, 332Max Density: 49, 251(ppl/km2)
Source: iSciences
Villahermosa - 250,000 to 499,999
Oaxaca - 100,000 to 249,999
Tuxtla Gutierrez - 250,000 to 499,999
Huehuetenango - Less than 50,000
Santa Cruz Del Quiche - Less than50,000
San Marcos - Less than 50,000
Solola - Less than 50,000
Retalhuleu - Less than 50,000
Mazatenango - Less than 50,000
Quezaltenango - 50,000 to 99,999
Populated Areas:
Multi Hazard Risk Index:Guatemala ranks 28 out of 165 on the Multi-Hazard Risk Index with a score of 0.59. Guatemala is estimated to have relatively high overall exposure, mediumvulnerability, and medium coping capacity.
Mexico ranks 53 out of 165 on the Multi-Hazard Risk Index with a score of 0.54. Mexico is estimated to have relatively high overall exposure, mediumvulnerability, and medium coping capacity.
Source: PDC
Lack of Resilience Index:Lack of Resilience represents the combination of susceptibility to impact and the relative inability to absorb, respond to, and recover from negative impactsthat do occur over the short term. Guatemala ranks 44 out of 165 on the Lack of Resilience index with a score of 0.54. Mexico ranks 82 out of 165 on theLack of Resilience index with a score of 0.43.
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Regional Overview
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Risk & Vulnerability
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Brazil China
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NigeriaUnited States
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Guatemala ranks 44 out of 165 on the Lack of Resilience Index. Based on the sub-component scores related to Vulnerability and Coping Capacity, the threethematic areas with the weakest relative scores are Population Pressures, Info Access Vulnerability and Governance.
Mexico ranks 82 out of 165 on the Lack of Resilience Index. Based on the sub-component scores related to Vulnerability and Coping Capacity, the threethematic areas with the weakest relative scores are Governance, Marginalization and Infrastructure.
Source: PDC
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Historical Hazards:
Earthquakes:
5 Largest Earthquakes (Resulting in significant damage or deaths)
Event Date (UTC) Magnitude Depth (Km) Location Lat/Long
23-Sep-1902 00:20:00 8.40 100MEXICO: VENUSTIANO
CARRANZA,CHIAPAS,CHIS,TABASCO16.6° N / 92.6° W
08-Sep-2017 04:49:21 8.10 69.65 87km SW of Pijijiapan, Mexico 15.07° N / 93.72° W
08-Sep-2017 04:49:17 8.00 33 119km SSW of Tres Picos, Mexico 14.9° N / 94.03° W
15-Jan-1931 00:01:00 7.90 50 MEXICO: OAXACA 16.1° N / 96.8° W
23-Aug-1965 00:19:00 7.80 28 MEXICO: OAXACA 16.3° N / 95.8° W
Source: Earthquakes
Volcanic Eruptions:
5 Largest Volcanic Eruptions (Last updated in 2000)
Event Name Date (UTC) Volcanic Explosivity Index Location Lat/Long
SANTA MARIA 24-Oct-1902 00:00:00 6.00 GUATEMALA 14.76° N / 91.55° W
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Historical Hazards
Nov 30 2016Earthquakes
119km SSW of Tres Picos,Mexico
Sep 30 2001Tropical Cyclone
Atlantic
Nov 30 2016Earthquakes
87km SW of Pijijiapan,Mexico
Jan 31 1977Volcanic EruptionGUATEMALA
Oct 31 1998Tropical CycloneAtlantic
May 03 2005FiresMexico
Jun 28 2010Tropical Cyclone
Eastern Pacific
May 18 2003Fires
Mexico
May 16 2003Fires
Mexico
Apr 04 1982Volcanic Eruption
CHIAPAS,MEXICO
May 07 2003Fires
Mexico
Feb 04 1965Tsunami RunupsSALINA CRUZ
Mar 28 1982Volcanic EruptionCHIAPAS,MEXICO
Jun 25 2000Tropical CycloneEastern Pacific
1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020
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EL CHICHON 04-Apr-1982 00:00:00 4.00 CHIAPAS, MEXICO 17.3° N / 93.22° W
EL CHICHON 28-Mar-1982 00:00:00 4.00 CHIAPAS, MEXICO 17.3° N / 93.22° W
ATITLAN 01-Jan-1469 00:00:00 4.00 GUATEMALA 14.58° N / 91.19° W
SANTA MARIA 09-Feb-1977 00:00:00 3.00 GUATEMALA 14.76° N / 91.55° W
Event Name Date (UTC) Volcanic Explosivity Index Location Lat/Long
Source: Volcanoes
Tsunami Runups:
5 Largest Tsunami Runups
Event Date (UTC) Country Runup (m) Deaths Location Lat/Long
03-Apr-1787 00:00:00 MEXICO 4 - POCHUTLA 15.73° N / 96.47° W
03-Apr-1787 00:00:00 MEXICO 4 - OAXACA COAST 15.8° N / 96.8° W
22-May-1960 04:56:00 MEXICO 0.79 - SALINA CRUZ 16.17° N / 95.2° W
04-Nov-1952 06:40:00 MEXICO 0.6 - SALINA CRUZ 16.17° N / 95.2° W
04-Feb-1965 00:00:00 MEXICO 0.5 - SALINA CRUZ 16.17° N / 95.2° W
Source: Tsunamis
Wildfires:
5 Largest Wildfires
Event Start/End Date(UTC) Size (sq. km.) Location Mean Lat/Long
17-Mar-2003 00:00:00 - 18-May-2003 00:00:00 28.70 Mexico 17.07° N / 93.93° W
11-Apr-2005 00:00:00 - 03-May-2005 00:00:00 15.80 Mexico 16.83° N / 94.25° W
18-Mar-2003 00:00:00 - 16-May-2003 00:00:00 11.60 Mexico 16.49° N / 91.74° W
23-Feb-2003 00:00:00 - 07-May-2003 00:00:00 10.60 Mexico 18.11° N / 91.75° W
Source: Wildfires
Tropical Cyclones:
5 Largest Tropical Cyclones
Event Name Start/End Date(UTC) Max Wind Speed(mph)
Min Pressure(mb)
Location Lat/Long
22-Oct-1998 06:00:00 - 09-Nov-1998
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MITCH 18:00:00 178 905 Atlantic 37.16° N / 49.35° W
CELIA19-Jun-2010 12:00:00 - 28-Jun-2010
21:00:00161 926 Eastern Pacific 13.29° N / 110.6° W
CARLOTTA19-Jun-2000 00:00:00 - 25-Jun-2000
06:00:00155 932 Eastern Pacific 17.77° N / 105.65° W
UNNAMED21-Aug-1949 12:00:00 - 05-Nov-1949
00:00:00150 No Data Atlantic 35.8° N / 61.95° W
IRIS04-Oct-2001 18:00:00 - 09-Oct-2001
12:00:00144 948 Atlantic 14.38° N / 75.05° W
Event Name Start/End Date(UTC) Max Wind Speed(mph)
Min Pressure(mb)
Location Lat/Long
Source: Tropical Cyclones
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Pacific Disaster CenterArea Brief: GeneralExecutive Summary
Region Selected »LegendPopulation Density (person/sqkm)
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Lack of Resilience Index:
Regional OverviewPopulation Data:Populated Areas:
Risk & VulnerabilityMulti Hazard Risk Index:Lack of Resilience Index:
Historical HazardsHistorical Hazards:Tropical CycloneFiresFiresVolcanic EruptionFiresTsunami RunupsVolcanic EruptionTropical CycloneVolcanic EruptionTropical CycloneFiresTropical CycloneEarthquakesEarthquakes
Earthquakes:5 Largest Earthquakes (Resulting in significant damage or deaths)
Volcanic Eruptions:5 Largest Volcanic Eruptions (Last updated in 2000)
Tsunami Runups:5 Largest Tsunami Runups
Wildfires:5 Largest Wildfires
Tropical Cyclones:5 Largest Tropical Cyclones
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