Mexico City, July 17: A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Mexico's southern state of Chiapas on Friday, triggering tsunami warnings and sending thousands of residents rushing into the streets in panic. The tremor was felt across several regions, including neighboring Guatemala and El Salvador.
The strong quake shook homes, offices and commercial buildings, prompting emergency evacuations as authorities monitored the situation for possible aftershocks and tsunami activity along the Pacific coastline
. Emergency agencies issued precautionary alerts for coastal communities, urging residents to stay away from beaches and move to higher ground if necessary while officials assessed the risk of dangerous waves.
Despite the intensity of the earthquake and the widespread shaking across Central America, there were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. Authorities continue to inspect infrastructure and monitor the affected areas as rescue and emergency teams remain on high alert.
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