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
Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes near Tonga in South Pacific ocean A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck near Tonga in the South Pacific on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake occurred at a depth of about 237 kilometers, roughly 150 kilometers west of Neiafu. No tsunami warning was issued following the tremor, and there were no immediate reports of damage. The seismic event, while significant, did not trigger any alerts for potential tsunamis, which are typically issued when quakes occur closer to the ocean surface or in regions prone to such waves. Authorities monitored the situation closely, but preliminary assessments suggested the depth of the earthquake reduced the risk of a tsunami. Local residents and officials in the region were advised to remain vigilant but were not ordered to evacuate. Tonga, an island nation in the South Pacific, is located in a seismically active area due to its position along the boundary of the Pacific and Indo-Australian tectonic plates. Earthquakes of this magnitude are not uncommon in the region, though the specific location and depth of this event contributed to its relatively low impact. No official reports of structural damage or casualties were released immediately after the quake. Emergency services in Tonga and neighboring countries remained on standby to respond to any potential emergencies, including aftershocks or secondary effects. The U.S. Geological Survey continues to monitor the situation and update its assessments as more data becomes available. The event highlights the ongoing geological activity in the South Pacific, where tectonic movements frequently result in earthquakes. While such events can be disruptive, the depth and location of this quake minimized the immediate threat to populated areas.#us_geological_survey #neiafu #tonga #united_states_geological_survey #south_pacific
