According to the USGS (American Geophysical Institute), a 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the southwest coast of Mexico and a tsunami warning was issued, News.ro reports with reference to CNN.
The Tsunami Warning Center has issued a warning of potentially dangerous waves that will hit Mexico immediately.
According to the mayor of the city, Claudia Sheinbaum, there are no reports of casualties or damage in the capital of Mexico City.
The US Geological Survey said the quake struck about 37 kilometers southeast of the city of Aquila, Michoacán. The depth of the earthquake was about 15 kilometers.
fateful day
The event took place on the anniversary of the earthquakes of September 19, 1985 and 2017, the two most destructive in recent history, Agerpres notes with reference to EFE.
The 1985 earthquake left thousands dead. According to Reuters, more than 350 people died in the 2017 earthquake.
Mexico often suffers from earthquakes. The entire west coast of the American continent is located in the so-called “Pacific Ring of Fire”, known for its intense seismic activity.
Tremors were felt in Mexico City after a 7.6-magnitude earthquake hit central Mexico’s Pacific coast on Monday. People spilled out onto the streets of the city during the evacuation of buildings. pic.twitter.com/kYyR0rhrex
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