A massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near the coast of Mexico’s southern state of Chiapas on Friday, triggering a tsunami warning. The quake sent tremors in nearby Guatemala and El Salvador too.
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The quake struck near the Mexican town of Puerto Madero, and was a shallow one at a depth of 10 km (6 miles), Reuters news agency cited the US Geological Survey (USGS) as saying.
In Guatemala City, the earthquake shook buildings, prompting some of the residents to leave their homes and dash out to the streets. No damage has been reported from the quake so far, with the Guatemalan President saying there have been no victims from the disaster.
