Powerful earthquake in Mexico shakes Guatemala and El Salvador
Powerful Earthquake in Mexico Shakes Central America
Powerful earthquake in Mexico shakes Guatemala – A powerful earthquake in Mexico shakes Guatemala and El Salvador on Friday, sending tremors across Central America. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) recorded a preliminary magnitude of 7.3 for this significant seismic event. According to USGS data, the earthquake’s epicenter was positioned 48 kilometers southwest of Aquiles Serdán, a town situated in the Mexican coastal state of Chiapas. The powerful earthquake in Mexico shakes created moderate to severe shaking conditions along the coastal regions, affecting millions of residents in the area.
Tsunami Warning and Maritime Response
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) issued an alert indicating that hazardous tsunami waves were possible within a 300-kilometer radius of the epicenter. Guatemala reported observing several tsunamis measuring less than one meter above the normal tide level, though officials determined the overall threat remained low. The PTWC subsequently announced that the tsunami threat had passed, allowing coastal communities to gradually return to normal activities.
“There is no serious damage. Regarding maritime conditions, water levels at some beaches are expected to rise by up to half a meter due to the earthquake. The public is advised to stay away from beaches for the time being.”
Mexico’s Secretary of the Navy, Raymundo Pedro Morales Ángeles, provided reassurance during President Claudia Sheinbaum’s daily morning press conference. He confirmed that there were “no issues” reported in the country following the powerful earthquake in Mexico shakes. The government stated that no deaths have been reported at this time, while at least four people have been injured in Chiapas according to the state’s civil protection service.
Emergency authorities have been responding to multiple incidents including gas leaks and reports of collapsed walls. Detached ceiling panels, cracks, and other minor structural damage have been documented across the affected regions. Salomón Jara Cruz, the governor of the Mexican state of Oaxaca, reported that the powerful earthquake in Mexico shakes was felt “with moderate intensity” in the state’s capital city. He confirmed that “no significant damage” has been reported in Oaxaca.
Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo announced that no fatalities have been reported yet in his country. He stated that emergency response plans are being actively deployed to address any potential issues. Authorities confirmed that at least one person has been hospitalized, and several homes and buildings have sustained damage. As a precautionary measure, the education ministry suspended classes in several western regions of Guatemala.
El Salvador’s fire department reported that no damage has been seen in the country so far. Multiple aftershocks have been felt in the region, including one with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0, according to USGS measurements. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. Mitchell McCluskey and Michael Rios contributed to this report from the scene.