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.
Why it matters
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…
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