:quality(75)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/elcomercio/G3R7BWREKNHYROGPK4QJ2WY57E.jpg "Tremor in the US today, February 19 live: official report of the latest earthquakes, via USGS | United States Geological Survey | MIX")
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is the watchdog responsible for keeping an eye on earthquakes recorded in the USA and elsewhere in the world. The United States is a highly seismic country, with the Pacific Plate colliding with the North American Plate, creating the famous San Andreas Fault.
Today, Monday, February 19, Gestión Mix reports on the latest earthquakes recorded in the North American country. The USGS portal has reported a series of recent earthquakes in different states of the country. According to the USGS, the states most likely to register tremors are Texas, California, Alaska, Utah, Virgin Islands, Hawaii, Idaho, Oklahoma, among others because they are located along the San Andreas Fault.
The USGS operates a network of seismometers across the country to monitor earthquake activity and provide real-time earthquake data to the public.
In case of an earthquake, staying calm is crucial. It is advised to stay away from windows and objects that may fall and seek refuge in a safe space. Text messages are recommended over phone calls, and the use of elevators should be avoided during earthquakes.
Emergency backpacks should be equipped with essential items such as a first-aid kit, non-perishable food, water, a flashlight, and batteries, among other things, as recommended by the USGS.