Mexico Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Alert After Powerful 7.3 Magnitude Quake
_x000D_Mexico earthquake authorities issued a tsunami alert after a powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the country’s Pacific coast on Friday. The strong tremor shook southern Mexico and sent tremors into Guatemala and El Salvador. Authorities ordered evacuations and monitored coastal areas for possible tsunami activity.
_x000D_The earthquake forced thousands of people to leave buildings. However, officials reported no immediate deaths or serious injuries, offering some relief after the powerful quake.
_x000D_ _x000D_Strong Tremors Shake Southern States
_x000D_According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake struck about 48 kilometres off the coast of Aquiles Serdán at a depth of 18 kilometres.
_x000D_The shallow depth caused strong shaking across Chiapas and Oaxaca. Residents rushed out of homes, offices and apartment buildings as the ground moved.
_x000D_Mexico’s National Seismological Service later recorded more than 30 aftershocks. The strongest measured 6.8 magnitude.
_x000D_ _x000D_Mexico Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Alert
_x000D_Soon after the quake, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issued a tsunami threat alert for parts of the Pacific coastline.
_x000D_Authorities urged people living near beaches to move to higher ground until experts completed their assessment.
_x000D_Emergency teams stayed on standby while officials closely monitored sea conditions for unusual wave activity.
_x000D_ _x000D_Residents Rush to Safety
_x000D_The powerful quake caused panic in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, the capital of Chiapas. Buildings swayed violently, prompting many people to rush down emergency staircases. Others gathered in open spaces as a precaution.
_x000D_Government employee Araceli Sanchez was inside a 15-storey building when the earthquake struck.
_x000D_ _x000D__x000D__x000D_“It feels horrible up there,” she told AFP.
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_x000D__x000D_“There were people who cried.”
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Government Assesses Damage
_x000D_President Claudia Sheinbaum contacted governors in the affected states to coordinate emergency operations.
_x000D_Navy Secretary Raymundo Morales said early inspections found no major damage. However, authorities continued inspecting buildings, roads and public infrastructure while aftershocks persisted.
_x000D_Emergency crews remain on alert as assessments continue.
_x000D_ _x000D_Aftershocks Continue Across Southern Mexico
_x000D_The powerful Mexico earthquake was also felt across parts of Guatemala and El Salvador.
_x000D_Officials evacuated several buildings in Guatemala City. Schools near the Mexican border suspended classes as a safety precaution.
_x000D_Although the epicentre was more than 800 kilometres from Mexico City, some residents there reported light tremors and evacuated several high-rise buildings.
_x000D_Mexico and Central America lie along several active tectonic plates, making earthquakes common. The country has experienced devastating earthquakes before, including the deadly disasters of 1985 and 2017.
_x000D_ Although Friday’s Mexico earthquake caused widespread alarm, officials welcomed the absence of major casualties. Authorities continue assessing damage while monitoring aftershocks and coastal conditions.
