A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast near the border with Guatemala on Friday, triggering a tsunami alert for dangerous waves within a 300 kilometer radius. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the epicenter was located 30 miles southwest of Aquiles Serdan, Mexico. While felt as far away as Mexico City and El Salvador, initial reports indicate no immediate damage.
The earthquake prompted evacuations in neighboring Guatemala and El Salvador, according to France24 and Euronews. The US Tsunami Warning System issued an alert for potentially dangerous waves within 300 km of the epicenter, with Euronews specifying the quake occurred at a depth of approximately 15 kilometers.
The strength of the earthquake was consistently reported across sources as magnitude 7.3, though details varied slightly on precise location. CBS News and the Washington Times both placed the event on the Mexico-Guatemala border, while abc_news specified the southern Mexican Pacific coast. No immediate damage reports were available from any source at the time of reporting.
While the earthquake was widely felt across a large geographic area—from Mexico City to El Salvador—the lack of reported damage suggests its impact may have been limited. However, the tsunami alert remains in effect for coastal areas within range of potential wave activity. The situation is still developing and authorities continue to monitor for any changes.
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