7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Mexico with Tsunami Warnings

A powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Chiapas state in southern Mexico, prompting warnings about potential tsunami waves. Residents in the neighboring countries of Guatemala and El Salvador also felt the tremor.

In Guatemala City, a Reuters witness reported that the earthquake caused buildings to shake, leading some residents to quickly evacuate their homes and move into the streets.

Local media in Guatemala broadcast footage showing officials evacuating a government building after emergency protocols and security measures were activated.

Another Reuters witness stated that people in El Salvador also experienced the earthquake.

The governor of Oaxaca state in southern Mexico posted on social media that the earthquake was felt moderately in the state capital, but no immediate reports of serious damage had been received.