Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes Puerto Madero, Mexico; triggers tsunami warning

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck near the coast of Mexico's southern ​state of Chiapas on Friday, triggering a ‌tsunami warning and shaking buildings in neighboring Guatemala and El Salvador.

No damage was immediately reported by authorities.

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The quake, ​which struck near the Mexican town of ​Puerto Madero, was at a shallow depth ⁠of 10 km (6 miles), the U.S. Geological ​Survey (USGS) said.

Following the tremor, the U.S. Tsunami Warning ​System warned that hazardous tsunami waves were possible along coasts located within 300 km (186 miles) of the epicenter.

In Guatemala ​City, the earthquake shook buildings and prompted ​some residents to dash from their homes on to the ‌street, ⁠according to a Reuters witness. Local media in Guatemala showed footage of staff evacuating a government building as security protocols were activated.

The tremor was ​also felt ​in El ⁠Salvador, another Reuters witness said.

In the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca, Governor ​Salomon Jara said on social media ​that ⁠the earthquake was felt with moderate intensity in the state's capital, but no serious damage was ⁠immediately ​reported.


-Reuters