Navy cancels tsunami alert after earthquakes in Chiapas; continues sea monitoring

Mexico's Navy (Semar) has canceled the tsunami alert previously issued for the Pacific coast after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck 135 kilometers southwest of Ciudad Hidalgo, Chiapas. The alert was lifted after careful analysis of sea level data and observations along the coast.

Semar, led by Raymundo Peréz Morales, stated that based on the information gathered and ongoing monitoring of the Pacific coast and areas near the epicenter, no significant sea level variations were expected. The agency affirmed its commitment to continuous monitoring of maritime conditions to keep the public informed of any potential changes.

Earlier, President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo had advised the public via social media to avoid beaches for the next six hours due to the tsunami risk. She emphasized the importance of following Civil Protection recommendations. The National Seismological Service reported the main earthquake occurred at 8:48 a.m. with specific coordinates and a depth of 10 kilometers. It also registered two additional tremors of magnitudes 5.2 and 6.1 in the same state.

Following the seismic activity, President Sheinbaum confirmed that protocols were activated and that conversations with the governors of Chiapas and Tabasco indicated no reported damages or significant affectations. Semar reiterated its message, posting on X: "Prevention, surveillance, and timely information are part of our commitment #ToServeMexico."