Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake Strikes Off Mexico Coast, Sparks Tsunami Warning A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the coast of southern Mexico on Friday, triggering a tsunami warning for parts of the Pacific. The quake, which occurred near the fishing town of Puerto Madero at 08:49 local time (14:49 GMT), had a depth of 15.2 km (9 miles) according to the United States Geological Survey. While no fatalities or significant damage were reported in Mexico, Guatemala, or El Salvador, the tremor was felt across multiple regions, prompting precautionary measures. Mexico’s navy secretary, Admiral Raymundo Morales, addressed the public during a press conference, stating there was “no serious impact” but advising people to avoid beaches. The U.S. Tsunami Warning System initially issued alerts for potential “hazardous tsunami waves” along the coasts of Mexico and Guatemala. However, the system later recorded waves of 0.3 meters (1.1 feet) above tide levels in Puerto Madero and Chiapas, Mexico. Several hours after the warning was issued, the threat was deemed to have passed, though officials urged residents in affected areas to remain cautious near the sea. Governor Salomón Jara Cruz of Oaxaca described the quake as felt with “moderate intensity” but noted no significant damage. In Chiapas, the state closest to the epicenter, Governor Eduardo Ramírez confirmed there was no serious impact but ordered his cabinet to suspend administrative activities and called on the private sector to do the same. In Guatemala and El Salvador, the tremor caused buildings to shake, leading to evacuations and some residents fleeing their homes, as reported by Reuters. A series of aftershocks, ranging in magnitude from 4.7 to 6, followed the initial quake.#united_states_geological_survey #puerto_madero #magnitude_7_3 #raymundo_morales #salomn_jara_cruz
