Mexico shaken by 6.3 magnitude earthquake: residents on high alert

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 struck near the coast of Chiapas, Mexico, on Sunday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) reported that the quake occurred at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), while the USGS stated it was at a depth of 75 km (46.6 miles).

Impact in Mexico and Guatemala

Mexico's national civil protection agency stated on social media that they were closely monitoring the situation. Fortunately, there were no immediate reports of damage in Mexico. However, in Guatemala, the quake was felt in the capital city of Guatemala City. The country's disaster agency, CONRED, reported structural damage in the departments of Quetzaltenango and San Marcos, near the country's border with Mexico. Additionally, a landslide occurred, blocking part of a road.

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No tsunami risk

Both the U.S. Tsunami Warning System and Mexico's navy confirmed that there was no risk of a tsunami following the earthquake. This news provided some relief to coastal communities potentially affected by seismic activity.

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Despite the significant magnitude of the earthquake, initial reports indicate relatively minimal damage in Mexico, while Guatemala experienced some structural issues. However, authorities in both countries remain vigilant in monitoring the situation for any further developments.