simulacro nacional 2026

The "national drill" refers to an earthquake preparation exercise that is carried out periodically in Mexico to promote the culture of prevention and evaluate the response capacity of the population and authorities. It is currently trending due to the call for an upcoming national earthquake drill, with news reporting on when the seismic alarm will sound on cell phones and calls for citizen participation in various regions. These drills are of vital importance in a country like Mexico, with high seismic activity, so that the population knows how to act during a real earthquake and minimize risks.