NewsWorld newsEarthquakeMexico earthquake: USGS map shows location of epicentre LIVEUpdated 1 min agoA massive 7.3 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Puerto Madero in Chiapas, Mexico - a tsnuami warning has been issued, and evacuations ordered in GuatemalaA tsunami warning has been issued as a massive 7.3 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Mexico.People have been told to prepare along coasts within 300km of the epicentre, which is off the coast of Puerto Madero in the Mexican state of Chiapas.That is close to the border with Guatemala, with people feeling the quake there too. Buildings have been evacuated in Guatemala City, according to reports.The ⁠quake was at a depth ⁠of 10km, ⁠USGS ⁠said, adding that the "hazardous tsunami waves" are possible along the coast. The magnitude was initially recorded at 7.4, but has been revised down to 7.3.‌View PostView PostView PostToday16:53 BST'No significant damage' reported in Oaxaca StateGovernor of Oaxaca State in Mexico, Salomón Jara Cruz, says that "no significant damage" has been reported.He wrote on X: "The earthquake was felt with moderate intensity. Immediately, Civil Protection agencies activated review and monitoring protocols in the regions to verify possible impacts and safeguard the population."So far no significant damage has been reported. Citizens are urged to remain calm, follow the authorities' recommendations, and stay informed solely through official channels."Content cannot be displayed without consentToday16:49 BSTBuildings shake and people rush into streets in GuatemalaPeople have told of feeling buildings shake and rushing into the street in Guatemala as the earthquake has also been felt there, over the border from Mexico.Staff were evacuated from government buildings as security protocols were activated in Guatemala City.Today16:46 BSTNo damage reported in Mexico City, say authoritiesNo damage or affects from the earthquake have been felt in Mexico City, say authorities, while in parts of Chiapas it has been felt "strongly".National Civil Protection has given the impact in the following areas:CDMX: not felt by the population and without report of damages.Carmen, Campeche: felt lightly by the population and without report of damages. Preventive evacuation was carried out in high-rise buildings.Tabasco: felt lightly by the population and without report of damages.Chiapas: felt moderately, without report of effects. The SPC Chiapas activated monitoring protocol, units from Civil Protection went out to carry out tours, at the moment without effects.SPC Frontera Hidalgo, Chiapas: felt strongly*, without report of effects. Preventive evacuations were carried out.Today16:38 BSTMap shows location of earthquake as tsunami warning issued for Mexican coastlineEmergency services in Mexico are making initial assessments for damage following the earthquake off its Pacific coast.National Civil Protection wrote on Facebook: "#Earthquake magnitude 7.4 southwest of Ciudad Hidalgo, Chiapas."From this event, we maintain communication with the state and municipal units of #ProtecciónCivil and the members of the National Emergency Committee (#CNE), to carry out a preliminary assessment of the area."Today16:32 BSTEarthquake magnitude revised down to 7.3The magnitude of the earthquake has been revised down from 7.4 to 7.3, according to the United States ‌Geological Survey.7.3 still constitutes a very powerful quake.Today16:32 BSTSea levels could rise more than 100cm, says tsunami warning centreThe tsunami warning centre in Mexico says sea levels could rise "up to 105cm" following the earthquake.It states: "EVALUATION: Based on preliminary earthquake information and historical data of tsunamis generated in Mexico, anomalous sea level variations of up to 105 centimetres above tide level are expected in the region where the earthquake originated."RECOMMENDATIONS: Keep the population away from beaches until the alert is cancelled; strong currents are expected at port entrances."Today16:27 BSTHow deep was the earthquake?According to the United States ‌Geological Survey, the earthquake had a depth of 10km.The shallower the quake, the more damage and shaking it tends to cause.Today16:26 BSTInvestigations underway into damage caused by massive earthquakeThe earthquake took place at 8.48am local time southwest of Huixtla, Chiapas, says the National Seismological Service.In response, the National Coordination of Civil Protection (CNPC) says it is maintaining communication with state and municipal units in order to conduct a preliminary assessment of the possible damage in the area.Today16:25 BSTPeople on the streets in GuatemalaImages shared online show people have been evacuated onto the streets from buildings in Guatemala.There are reports the quake was also felt in El Salvador, as well as in Mexico.People on the streets in Guatemala(Image: @CanalAntigua/X)Today16:21 BSTReports of earthquake felt in Guatemala and El SalvadorPeople have reported feeling the earthquake in neighbouring countries Guatemala and El Salvador while evacuations have taken place from buildings in Mexico.An alert has been made from US and Mexican tsunami warning centres.Today16:18 BSTWhere is the epicentre? The epicentre lies 71km west-southwest of Puerto Madero, off the coast of Mexico and Guatemala.Today16:12 BSTMexico is in a high risk area for earthquakesMexico is located in a seismic zone because five tectonic plates lie beneath its territory.The Caribbean, North American, Pacific, Rivera, and Cocos plates are all located in the area and the constant interaction between them creates a high risk for earthquakes.Today16:12 BSTTsunami warning after 7.4 magnitude earthquake hits MexicoHazardous tsunami waves are possible for coasts within 300km of epicenter of the magnitude 7.4 earthquake detected off coast of Puerto Madero, Chiapas, Mexico, officials have warned.‌