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Earthquake shakes southern Mexico, Guatemala and El Salvador
USA Today • • world
Key Points:
- A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck near the coast of Chiapas, Mexico, causing a tsunami warning and shaking buildings in Guatemala and El Salvador, with no immediate damage reported.
- The U.S. Tsunami Warning System warned of possible hazardous waves up to 1 meter high along coasts within 186 miles of the epicenter, while Mexican authorities expected water rises of no more than half a meter.
- Aftershocks ranging from magnitude 5 to 6 were felt across Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador following the main earthquake.
- In Guatemala City, residents evacuated buildings amid fears, recalling recent earthquakes in Venezuela that caused significant damage and casualties.
- Authorities emphasized the importance of staying away from beaches despite the low expected tsunami impact, maintaining vigilance in the affected areas.
