Tsunami warning issued after Mexico earthquake? Latest updates for Guatemala, California, Washington, Alaska and El Salvador
a powerful earthquake It struck Mexico’s south Pacific coast on Friday, triggering tsunami warnings for parts of Mexico and Guatemala and sending tremors to neighboring countries including El Salvador.
Mexico’s National Seismological Service measured the quake at 7.4 on the Richter scale, while the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported it at 7.3 on the Richter scale.
The earthquake struck southwest of Puerto Madero, Mexico, near the coast of Chiapas at about 7:48 a.m. PST.
Are there tsunami warnings for California, Washington, and Alaska?
According to Fox 26 News, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) said a tsunami could occur within 300 kilometers (186 miles) of the earthquake site near Mexico and Guatemala.
However, the center clarified that there was no tsunami threat to other areas.
The National Weather Service (NWS) Tsunami Warning subsequently issued a tsunami information statement confirming that a tsunami would not occur in parts of the United States and Canada, including California, Oregon, Washington State, British Columbia, and Alaska.
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The NWS Tsunami Warning said in a post on
The latest news eases concerns among Pacific Coast residents after a strong offshore earthquake prompted monitoring of possible tsunami activity.
Earthquake felt in Guatemala, El Salvador
The earthquake occurred near the southern coast of Mexico, with strong shaking reported in some nearby areas Guatemala and El Salvador.
The location of the quake has raised tsunami concerns because underwater quakes sometimes displace large amounts of water and can create dangerous waves near coastal areas.
The PTWC is monitoring the situation and says potential tsunami impacts are limited to areas close to the earthquake’s source.
The earthquake’s magnitude was initially reported as 7.4, but some agencies later revised the measurements slightly to 7.3. The quake struck at a depth of about six miles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Authorities are continuing to assess the impact of the earthquake, including any damage to affected areas and possible aftershocks.
Mexico’s Pacific coastline is located Pacific Ring of Firea highly active seismic zone where earthquakes and volcanic activity are common due to tectonic plate movement.
There are currently no reports of tsunamis affecting California, Washington state, Alaska or other areas covered by the National Weather Service statement. As monitoring continues, residents of affected coastal areas are advised to monitor local emergency agencies for updates.
