Strong Earthquake Rattles Mexico, Guatemala; Tsunami Warning Issued

A strong magnitude 7.3 earthquake jolted southern Mexico, with its effects reaching neighboring Guatemala and El Salvador. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the quake's epicenter was approximately 48 kilometers southwest of Aquiles Serdán in Chiapas state, at a depth of 15 kilometers. Mexico's National Seismological Institute recorded the magnitude as 7.4 with a depth of 10 kilometers.

Following the initial tremor, several moderate to strong aftershocks occurred, including one measuring 6.1. Despite the significant seismic activity, officials reported no major damage. "There are no major damages," stated Mexican Navy Minister Raymundo Morales during a press conference with President Claudia Sheinbaum in Tulum.

However, a tsunami warning was issued by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and confirmed by Morales. Coastal residents were urged to stay clear of the sea, as the water level could rise up to half a meter. No fatalities or injuries were initially reported, according to Arturo Barrientos, head of civil protection for Chiapas. Damage assessment protocols remain active.