In brief
A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit offshore near Puerto Madero, Mexico, at 08:49 local time. Mexican officials reported no serious damage but urged residents to stay away from beaches while a US tsunami warning was issued for parts of the Pacific. The warned region recorded about 0.3‑meter waves in Puerto Madero and Chiapas, and aftershocks ranging from 4.7 to 6.0 continue to shake nearby towns. Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo said emergency services were on standby after a 5.6‑magnitude tremor. NOAA forecasted low‑height tsunamis across the Central American coast, advising people to stay alert.
Magnitude 7.3 earthquake shakes southern Mexico, prompting tsunami warning.
At 08:49 local time on Friday, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck offshore near Puerto Madero in Mexico, recording a depth of 15.2 km.
No casualties or serious damage have been reported, but Mexican authorities advised residents to avoid beaches.
The US Tsunami Warning Center issued a warning for sections of the Pacific coast and recorded waves of 0.3 m above tide level in Puerto Madero and Chiapas.
Mexican Navy Secretary Admiral Raymundo Morales declared “no serious impact” and state governors in Oaxaca and Chiapas urged caution and suspended administrative activities.
Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo said the emergency agency was deployed after a 5.6‑magnitude quake in Quetzaltenango, while officials in neighboring countries also stressed the need for vigilance.
NOAA forecasted waves under 0.3 m across the coasts of El Salvador, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Honduras, noting the waves lasted 12‑28 minutes. The agency warned that people caught in the water of a tsunami could drown or be swept out to sea.
Aftershocks ranging from 4.7 to 6.0 in magnitude have been reported. Residents in affected areas are advised to remain alert and follow local authorities’ instructions.
