Map: 7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Mexico's Coast
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- A major earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 struck the North Pacific Ocean on Friday, approximately 30 miles southwest of Aquiles Serdán, Mexico, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
- The quake occurred at 8:48 a.m. Mexico Central time, with initial reports indicating a magnitude of 7.4, which was later revised to 7.3 as seismologists reviewed the data.
- The USGS may update the earthquake's magnitude and shake-severity map as more information becomes available.
- Aftershocks, which can be as strong or stronger than the initial quake, may continue for days, weeks, or even years, potentially impacting already damaged areas.
