Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake Hits Southern Mexico, Tsunami Warning Issued

A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake jolted the southern Mexican state of Chiapas, near its border with Guatemala, prompting a tsunami warning and causing tremors felt across the region. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) later revised the earthquake's magnitude to 7.3 and its depth to 15.2 kilometers.

Initial reports from authorities suggest no immediate casualties or major material damage resulted from the seismic event. However, the U.S. Tsunami Warning System issued alerts for potential waves along coastlines within a 300-kilometer radius of the epicenter. Projections indicated that sea levels might rise between 0.3 and 1 meter on some parts of the coasts of Mexico and Guatemala.

Mexican Navy Minister Raymundo Morales stated that a significant rise in sea levels was not anticipated, estimating a maximum increase of about half a meter. Despite this, he advised residents to temporarily stay away from beaches. "We do not expect a serious impact on maritime traffic. On some beaches, the sea level could rise up to half a meter due to the effect of the tsunami caused by the earthquake," Morales said.

Following the main tremor, a series of aftershocks, including several between magnitudes 5 and 6, were recorded. The earthquake's impact was felt as far as Guatemala and El Salvador, highlighting the significant seismic activity in the region.

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On some beaches, the sea level could rise up to half a meter due to the effect of the tsunami caused by the earthquake.