False Alarm

Mexico City Earthquake Alarm Error

False Alarm

Mexico City residents evacuated buildings Friday afternoon when the capital's earthquake alarm went off, but it was a false alarm. The Seismic Instrumentation and Registration Center (CISM) said the alarm was caused by an internal error in the system.

The CISM said that the error was caused by a problem with the system's software. The system is designed to detect earthquakes and issue an alarm if an earthquake is detected. However, the system mistakenly detected a false signal, which caused the alarm to go off.

The CISM said that the error has been fixed and that the system is now operating normally. The CISM also said that it is investigating the cause of the error.

Conclusion

The false alarm is a reminder that even the most advanced systems can make mistakes. It is important to be prepared for earthquakes and to know what to do if an earthquake occurs. Residents of Mexico City should be aware of the earthquake alarm system and know what to do if the alarm goes off.