Cancún Officials Analyze Earthquake Frequency, Consider Building Code Changes

Cancún, Quintana Roo — Authorities in Cancún are analyzing the frequency of recent earthquakes and considering whether to update local building regulations, after two tremors were felt in the city.

Antonio de Jesús Riveroll Ribbon, director of Civil Protection in Benito Juárez, said his office is in talks with national coordination to establish working groups and assess the situation.

“We are in talks with the national coordination … to see what kind of alert system we can have in the area,” Riveroll said.

The earthquake on Monday, June 15, caused no injuries or damage, but officials are urging residents to inspect their homes for cracks or structural fissures.

The Benito Juárez municipal building code already includes seismic design criteria, even though the region is classified as a low seismic risk zone. Any modifications would focus primarily on new construction and would depend on technical studies, Riveroll explained.

Benito Juárez Mayor Ana Patricia Peralta confirmed that the city will need to update its construction regulations with seismic guidelines following the recent tremors. She said the city is working with colleges of engineers and architects to include a special section on preventive structural measures.

The updated regulations will define criteria that must be followed for all construction projects, Peralta said.

In the meantime, civil protection officials continue to evaluate buildings and urge residents to report any anomalies to municipal authorities and stay informed through official channels.