A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported
A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Mexico, triggering regional tremors and a tsunami alert for neighboring Central American territories.
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A significant earthquake occurred off the coast of Mexico near the Guatemala border. Initial reporting places the magnitude at 7.3, with some sources documenting the event as a 7.4. The seismic activity was felt in Guatemala, El Salvador, and parts of Mexico, with footage showing interior building shaking.
Reporting from the San Francisco Chronicle notes that no tsunami is expected to impact California. Tsunami alerts were activated in the region following the initial activity. Future updates will track damage assessments from local authorities in Mexico and Guatemala.
Whether the tsunami alert remains active and if further aftershocks occur are points yet to be established by official reports.
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Quick answers
What was the magnitude of the earthquake?
The earthquake was reported as 7.3, with some coverage citing a magnitude of 7.4.
Has any damage been reported?
According to coverage from AP News and The Independent, there are no immediate reports of damage.
Is there a tsunami threat?
A tsunami alert was activated, but the San Francisco Chronicle reports that no tsunami is expected for California.
Coverage (10)
- Map: 7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Off Mexico's Coast The New York Times · 11h ago
- Powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake in Mexico leaves no immediate damage The Independent · 11h ago
- Strong quake off Mexican coast rattles Guatemala and El Salvador, but leaves no damage Yahoo · 11h ago
- No tsunami expected for California after 7.3 magnitude quake rocks Mexico and Guatemala San Francisco Chronicle · 11h ago
- Massive 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico: Here’s what we know Yahoo · 11h ago
- Mexico Earthquake Shows Footage of Shaking From Inside Yahoo · 15h ago
- 7.3-Magnitude Earthquake in Central America Sets Off Tsunami Threat The New York Times · 15h ago
- 7.4 earthquake strikes off Chiapas coast, activating a tsunami alert Mexico News Daily · 15h ago
- Magnitude 7.3 earthquake quake strikes off Mexico coast BBC · 15h ago
- A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported AP News · 15h ago
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