An earthquake measuring 7.3 magnitude hit the North Pacific Ocean, the United States Geological Survey said.
The quake‘s epicenter was about 30 miles southwest of Aquiles Serdán, Mexico. Initially, it was listed as a 7.4, The New York Times reported.
It was at a depth of 6.21 miles, according to Reuters.
Buildings shook in Guatemala and El Salvador while a tsunami warning was triggered. The system said hazardous tsunami waves could be possible along coasts 186 miles from the epicenter. Sky News said the waves could be between about 1 and 3 feet off the coasts of Guatemala and Mexico, while less than 1 foot above tide level along the coasts of other areas.
Oaxaca Governor Salomon Jara said that the quake was of moderate intensity in the state’s capital, but no serious damage was reported, according to Reuters.
Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo said there were no fatalities associated with the quake, Sky News reported. He added that the authorities are monitoring the situation, calling for calm.
There were reports of aftershocks following the main quake with those registering 5.2, 4.5 and 6.1 preliminary magnitudes, according to Sky News.
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