Strong 7.3-magnitude quake strikes southern Mexico; tsunami alert lifted

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Mexico City: On Friday, a massive 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the Pacific coast of Chiapas state in southern Mexico, shaking buildings across southern Mexico, Guatemala, and parts of El Salvador. The quake, which struck near the Guatemalan border, caused Mexican authorities to issue a tsunami warning for portions of the Pacific coastline, urging residents to avoid beaches and low-lying areas.

The tsunami warning was eventually withdrawn after experts assessed there had been no serious threat. Initial investigations revealed no fatalities or widespread destruction, but some persons had minor injuries, and some buildings were evacuated as a precaution. Authorities said emergency teams were inspecting highways, bridges, hospitals, and other critical infrastructure while monitoring aftershocks.

Mexico is located along the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire, which implies that earthquakes are frequent. The latest quake brought back memories of earlier deadly earthquakes in the country, but officials said the impact looked to be limited and encouraged locals to remain watchful as aftershocks could occur in the coming days.