Central Mexico is a seismically active region. Mexico had three earthquakes greater than 6.0 magnitude in September 2017. At least 225 people died after a magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck central Mexico Tuesday, Sept. 19. Despite being one of the poorest states in Mexico, the government and people of Oaxaca cleared out the collapsed buildings and restored the infrastructure (city streets and electrical services) in time for Dia de Muertos a month later.
Memorials acknowledging the victims, and the bravery of the rescue workers like this one could be found all over the City of Oaxaca.
Tapete de Arena (sand painting) in tribute to the rescue workers of the earthquakes in the Oaxaca region 2017.
