7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Southern Mexico, Tsunami Alerts Issued

A 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck about 48 km off the coast of Aquiles Serdan, Mexico, at a depth of 18 km on July 17. Over 30 aftershocks followed, the strongest measuring 6.8, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake triggered a tsunami threat alert along parts of the Pacific coast. Authorities urged residents to move away from beaches. The tremor was felt in Chiapas and Oaxaca states, as well as neighbouring Guatemala and El Salvador. No casualties have been confirmed so far. In Tuxtla Gutierrez, many people evacuated buildings. President Claudia Sheinbaum said there were no serious effects, and navy officials reassured the public that major impacts were unlikely.

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