A magnitude 7.4 earthquake has been recorded near the coastal area of Puerto Madero, Mexico, prompting authorities to monitor the situation closely.
Following the earthquake, the U.S. Tsunami Warning System issued a tsunami alert, warning that hazardous waves could affect coastal areas of Mexico and Guatemala within approximately 300 kilometers (186 miles) of the earthquake’s epicenter.
Authorities are continuing to assess the situation, and information regarding possible casualties or structural damage has not yet been confirmed. Emergency response teams and local officials are coordinating preparedness efforts while monitoring conditions in the affected region.
Residents in coastal communities have been advised to stay away from beaches and shorelines and to follow instructions issued by local emergency management authorities until further updates become available.
Officials are expected to provide additional information as damage assessments and safety evaluations continue.
