QUAKE ALERT

Powerful Mexico Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warning

The powerful offshore tremor was felt across southern Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador as officials monitored for dangerous waves.

A powerful earthquake off Mexico’s southern Pacific coast triggered a tsunami warning Friday, sending residents rushing out of buildings as the shaking rippled across parts of Central America. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake struck off the coast of Chiapas at a shallow depth of about 6 miles, later revising its magnitude from 7.4 to 7.3. The U.S. Tsunami Warning System said that waves between roughly one and three feet above tide level could reach parts of Mexico and neighboring Guatemala. The tremor was also felt in Guatemala and El Salvador, where witnesses reported buildings swaying and emergency evacuations underway. Officials in the Mexican state of Oaxaca urged residents to stay calm, saying there were no immediate reports of significant damage as authorities assessed the impact. The quake struck near the coastal city of Puerto Madero, with officials continuing to monitor the coastline for potential tsunami activity as emergency crews gathered information from affected communities.