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Magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico, triggering tsunami warning
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Magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico, triggering tsunami warning

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Chiapas, Mexico, on Friday.
  • A tsunami warning was issued for the country following the powerful tremor.
  • The earthquake's epicenter was near Puerto Madero, a port town close to the Guatemalan border, at a depth of 10 kilometers.

Mexico was struck by a magnitude 7.3 earthquake off its southern coast on Friday, prompting a tsunami warning for the country. The powerful tremor was registered near Puerto Madero, a significant Pacific port and fishing town located approximately 13 kilometers from the border with Guatemala.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported the earthquake's depth at 10 kilometers. The epicenter was situated off the coast of Chiapas state, a region prone to seismic activity.

Following the main shock, authorities issued a tsunami warning, indicating a potential threat of hazardous waves along the coast. Residents and emergency services were put on alert as the situation developed.

The earthquake was also felt in neighboring Guatemala, with reports of buildings shaking in the capital city, Guatemala City. The event highlights the seismic vulnerability of the region and the immediate concerns regarding potential secondary hazards like tsunamis.

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