A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, causing minor injuries and evacuations in Mexico and Guatemala.
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off Mexico’s southern Pacific coast on Friday, felt as far away as Mexico City and El Salvador. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the tremor originated 30 miles southwest of Aquiles Serdan at a depth of 15 kilometers. While the quake was significant in intensity, authorities reported no severe damage or major casualties across the affected countries. In Tapachula, a Haitian migrant woman suffered a nervous breakdown and jumped from an apartment building, resulting in minor fractures. In Guatemala City, residents evacuated several buildings during rush hour as the tremor lasted for an extended period. The Ministry of Education suspended in-person classes in four departments near the epicenter. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that preliminary reports show no significant damage. The navy advised the public to stay away from beaches for six hours due to potential tsunami risks. The region remains prone to seismic activity, which has caused significant damage in previous years.