A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude between 7.3 and 7.4 struck the Mexico-Guatemala border region, triggering temporary tsunami alerts.
📍 The outcome
A magnitude 7.3 or 7.4 earthquake struck the Mexico-Guatemala border and the coast of Chiapas. The event triggered a temporary tsunami alert, but the threat was later canceled.
Reports indicated no immediate damage from the quake.
Epilogue added 61d ago, after coverage quieted.
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A significant earthquake struck off the coast of Mexico near the Guatemala border, with reports placing the magnitude at 7.3 or 7.4. The quake was felt in southern Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador. Despite the intensity of the shaking, no immediate damage has been reported.
Coverage from Reuters, AP News, and CBS News emphasizes the activation of a tsunami alert that was subsequently canceled. Other reports, including those from FOX Weather and Sky News, highlight that the event occurred along the Pacific Ring of Fire, while Yahoo reports on the anxiety of family members in the region. Attention remains on the official assessments from the USGS and government entities.
Embassy and Consulates in Mexico have issued a natural disaster alert as monitoring continues.
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A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported AP News · 65d ago broke it first
Quick answers
What was the magnitude of the earthquake?
Reports vary slightly, with some outlets citing a 7.3 magnitude and others, such as Reuters and Mexico News Daily, reporting a 7.4 magnitude.
Was there a tsunami?
A tsunami alert was activated following the quake, but it has since been canceled according to FOX Weather and Sky News.
Where was the earthquake felt?
The quake hit the Mexico-Guatemala border and was felt in southern Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.
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