7.4 magnitude earthquake hits Southern Mexico; tsunami warning issued
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck near Puerto Madero, Mexico, prompting tsunami warnings for the Pacific coast. The tremor was felt across neighboring countries including Guatemala and El Salvador.
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Major seismic events pose immediate threats to coastal infrastructure and public safety in the Latin American region.
A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake hit near Puerto Madero in southern Mexico on Friday, triggering a tsunami threat warning from the US Tsunami Warning System for parts of the Pacific coast.The US Tsunami Warning System said hazardous tsunami waves are possible along coastlines within 300 km of the earthquake's epicentre in the Mexico region, as cited by Reuters.The earthquake struck near the Mexican city of Puerto Madero at a shallow depth of 10 km (6 miles), USGS said. The tremor shook buildings in Guatemala City and was also felt in neighbouring El Salvador, according to Reuters.(This is a developing story)Catch the latest World News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.
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