Powerful 7.3 magnitude jolts Mexico, tremors felt in Guatemala, El Salvador; tsunami warning issued

Mexico was jolted on Friday by a strong earthquake of magnitude 7.4, with the authorities issuing a tsunami warning along the southern coast. The quake also shook the neighbouring countries of Guatemala and El Salvador.

A tsunami warning has been issued after the quake struck off the coast of Puerto Madero, a major Pacific port and



fishing town in Mexico.  According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), a preliminary magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck 48 km southwest of nearby Aquiles Serdan.

No reports of casualties have come in so far. Videos on social media showed high-rise buildings shaking like leaves while people rushed out onto roads for safety.