A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, causing moderate shaking across Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the coast of southern Mexico on Friday, centered near the town of Aquiles Serdán. While the tremor was felt as far as Mexico City and El Salvador, authorities reported no major fatalities or significant structural damage in the region. The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed the quake occurred at a depth of approximately 9 miles, triggering a series of aftershocks. Although the U.S. Tsunami Warning System initially signaled hazardous waves, the threat has since passed, with some coastal areas recording minor waves of less than one meter. In Mexico, President Claudia Sheinbaum noted that preliminary reports showed no major damage, though some residents in Chiapas reported minor injuries and gas leaks. In Guatemala, President Bernardo Arévalo confirmed that emergency response plans were deployed and no fatalities were recorded. Officials in El Salvador reported no significant damage. Residents in coastal areas were advised to remain cautious near the sea as the region continues to monitor the impact of the tremors.