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Strong 7.3 earthquake shakes Mexico coast near Guatemala border
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- A strong 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast near the Guatemala border, with its epicenter 48 kilometers southwest of Aquiles Serdan, Chiapas, at a depth of 15 kilometers.
- The quake was felt across a wide region, from Mexico City to El Salvador, causing residents in Guatemala City and Tapachula to evacuate buildings due to the intensity and duration of the tremor.
- No severe damage or casualties have been reported so far in any affected countries, according to preliminary assessments by Mexican authorities.
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed no immediate damage, while the navy advised avoiding beaches for six hours due to potential tsunami risk.
- Coastal areas along the Mexico-Guatemala border, including Suchiate, are being closely monitored for tsunami threats by local officials.
