00:15A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of southern Mexico, triggering
00:23a tsunami threat and sending strong tremors across parts of Central America.
00:29Authorities are now closely monitoring the situation as aftershocks continue.
00:35According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake hit near Puerto Madero in Mexico's
00:42Chiapas State at a shallow depth of just 10 kilometers.
00:47That shallow depth is significant because it increases the chances of intense ground shaking
00:54and raises the risk of tsunami waves.
00:57Soon after the quake, the U.S. Tsunami Warning System issued a tsunami threat alert.
01:04Officials warned that waves of up to one meter above normal tide levels could affect parts
01:10of the coastlines of Mexico and Guatemala.
01:13Coastal residents have been advised to remain alert as authorities continue monitoring sea
01:20conditions.
01:21The earthquake was so powerful that it was felt far beyond Mexico.
01:27Buildings shook in Guatemala City, prompting evacuations, while residents in El Salvador also
01:33reported strong tremors.
01:35Social media videos showed buildings swaying violently, objects crashing off shelves and
01:42people rushing out of homes and offices in panic.
01:45The seismic activity did not end there.
01:49Multiple aftershocks followed the main quake, with preliminary magnitudes of 6.1, 5.2 and
01:574.5, keeping emergency agencies on high alert across the region.
02:02So far, there are no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.
02:08However, authorities are carrying out detailed assessments and the situation remains fluid as
02:14emergency teams continue monitoring both aftershocks and the tsunami threat.
02:19A 7.4 magnitude earthquake is classified as a major earthquake, capable of causing widespread destruction
02:28over large areas.
02:30While the full impact is still being assessed, officials are urging people in affected regions
02:36to stay away from vulnerable coastlines, follow official advisories, and remain prepared
02:42for further aftershocks.
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