Mexico: A massive 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Mexico’s southern state of Chiapas on Friday, prompting tsunami warnings and tremors felt in parts of Central America. This tremendous seismic activity also shook neighboring countries like El Salvador and Guatemala. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred near the Mexican city of Puerto Madero at a depth of just 10 kilometers below ground, causing strong underground vibrations in nearby areas that caused buildings to shake. After some time, another shock was felt, whose intensity was 6.0, due to which the possibility of aftershocks has also increased.
people ran away from home
Videos shared on social media showed buildings shaking violently and items falling from shelves and walls, while people in the area were seen running out of buildings.
Following the earthquake, the US Tsunami Warning System issued a tsunami alert for the region and warned of dangerous changes in sea level along affected coasts. According to the Meteorological Department, the sea level on the coasts of Mexico and Guatemala may rise by 0.3 to 1 meter. The administration has advised people living in coastal areas to move to safe places immediately.
Tsunami alert issued
The earthquake was felt well beyond Mexico’s borders; Buildings in Guatemala City began shaking and people had to be evacuated to safer places. According to the information, residents of neighboring country El Salvador also felt the tremors of the earthquake.
No reports of any casualties
At present, there is no immediate news of any casualty or major damage due to this earthquake of such intensity. Damage assessment is underway in the affected areas and officials are monitoring the situation. In southern Mexico’s Oaxaca state, Governor Salomon Jara said on social media that tremors were felt in the state capital, but no serious damage was immediately reported. A 7.4 magnitude earthquake is considered a ‘major’ earthquake. Earthquakes of this intensity are very destructive and can cause massive destruction in large areas.
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