Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake Strikes Off Southern Mexico Coast, Tsunami Warning Issued


A powerful magnitude 7.3 quake jolted the Pacific off southern Mexico on Friday, prompting a tsunami alert along nearby coastlines.


Officials report no fatalities or major damage in Mexico or Guatemala, though the shock was felt as far away as El Salvador, where residents fled their homes.


The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration flagged “hazardous tsunami waves” along Mexican and Guatemalan shores, later measuring a peak of 0.3 m (1.1 ft) in Puerto Madero and Chiapas.


Aftershocks up to magnitude 6.0 have continued, but authorities urge coastal residents to stay alert and defer to local warnings.


Map showing the earthquake location off the Mexican coast

The quake, centered near the fishing town of Puerto Madero at 08:49 local time, had a shallow depth of 15.2 km (9 mi) according to the USGS.


Regional governors said the tremor felt “moderate” and had no serious impact, with Chiapas suspending administrative functions to monitor the situation.


The USGS and NOAA continue to track the tsunami risk, noting waves lasting 12–28 minutes in affected zones, but have now lifted the immediate threat.


Citizens are advised to heed local authority guidance and remain cautious near the sea.