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Magnitude 7.3 earthquake strikes off southern Mexico coast
BBC··18 Jul
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off southern Mexico near Puerto Madero on July 17 at 08:49 local time, triggering a Pacific tsunami warning. The USGS recorded a depth of 15.2 km. Mexico's navy said no serious impact was reported in Mexico or Guatemala. Tsunami waves between 0.3 and 1 metre were possible along nearby coasts.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Pacific coastal communities faced tsunami warnings after the Mexico quake.
- Travellers in southern Mexico and Central America may face evacuation advisories.
- Aftershocks between magnitude 4.7 and 6 continued after the main tremor.
What's Happening
- A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off southern Mexico on July 17.
- A tsunami warning was issued for parts of the Pacific coast.
- No fatalities or serious damage were reported in Mexico or Guatemala initially.
Adaptive Context
- The epicentre was near Puerto Madero at 15.2 km depth per USGS.
- Mexico's navy secretary said beaches should be avoided as a precaution.
- Tremors were also felt in El Salvador and Guatemala with evacuations reported.
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