Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake Strikes Off Mexican Coast, Triggering Tsunami Warning



People evacuated from a building in El Salvador
People were evacuated from a building in El Salvador during the tremor.


A powerful 7.3‑magnitude earthquake jolted the coastal waters off southern Mexico on Friday, prompting a tsunami warning for parts of the Pacific. The epicentre was near the fishing town of Puerto Madero, with a shallow depth of 15.2 km.


The event rocked the region before and aftershocks up to magnitude 6 left communities in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador on high alert. Despite the intensity, officials confirmed no deaths or extensive damage, and the US tsunami detection system recorded only modest wave heights of around 0.3 m (1 ft).


Mexico’s navy stressed that people should stay away from beaches, while state governors urged a suspension of administrative and commercial activity. In Guatemala President Arévalo called for calm and compliance with emergency protocols; El Salvador’s authorities evacuated several buildings as the tremor shook structures.


The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warned that the tsunami could linger for up to an hour, but no large‑scale inundation occurred. Co‑troops and local dispatches remain ready to support residents, highlighting the importance of rapid risk communication in climate‑induced disaster scenarios.