A strong earthquake was recorded on the morning of this Friday, July 17 in Mexico. The magnitude 7.4 earthquake had a superficial depth of less than 30 kilometers, according to the Colombian Geological Service. The event was recorded on video.
The seismic event occurred at 9:48 local time with the epicenter about 135 kilometers southwest of Ciudad Hidalgo, in the state of Chiapas. Users on social networks published the moments of tension that were experienced due to the earthquake.
This phenomenon also affected Guatemala and El Salvador. Minutes after the National Seismological Service in Mexico provided details of the earthquake, users on social networks stated that, apparently, The alert from their devices presented some failures to help in the prompt reaction of citizens.
Tsunami alert on the southern coasts of Mexico and Guatemala after strong earthquake
Tremor in Mexico. Photo:Social networks.
After the earthquake, a tsunami warning was issued this Friday for the southern coasts of Mexico and Guatemala, as indicated by the Tsunami Warning Center of the Secretary of the Navy (CAT-SEMAR).
The official bulletin indicates that the area most affected is the coast of Chiapas and Oaxaca, southern states of Mexico, where Sea level variations of up to 105 centimeters above the tide are expected.
What did the authorities in Mexico say about the strong earthquake?
Tremor in Mexico this Friday, July 17. Photo:Taken from social networks.
At the moment, authorities have not reported any fatalities or serious damage.
The Civil Protection Secretariat of Chiapas explained, in its X account, that it is “active” and in “constant monitoring” about the situation in the different regions of the state, without offering more details at the moment.
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Likewise, the authorities reported that another earthquake of a smaller magnitude (6.8) occurred in the area that was also felt in the neighboring state of Oaxaca, whose governor, Salomón Jara, clarified that the tremor was perceived with “moderate intensity.”
“Immediately, the Civil Protection corporations activated the review and monitoring protocols in the different regions to verify possible effects and safeguard the population. So far, no significant damage has been reported. the state president published on his social networks.
From the federal government, the Secretary of the Navy, Raymundo Pedro Morales, stated that “There is no problem, there are no serious effects on the maritime issue.”
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“Only some beaches are expected to increase by up to half a meter at water level due to the effect of the tsunami caused by the earthquake; “The population is invited to stay away from the beaches for now, but there is no problem,” He indicated when questioned about the effects of the earthquake at the presidential press conference.
Mexico is a country with great seismic activity, especially in southern states such as Chiapas, Oaxaca or Guerrero.
Pedro A. Sánchez
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*With information from EFE
