A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck near Puerto Madero, Mexico on Friday. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the epicenter of the earthquake was near Puerto Madero. The US Geological Survey reported that the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, which is why the tremors were felt quite strongly.
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According to preliminary information, earthquakes were also felt in many surrounding areas. At this time, no official information has been released regarding any major loss of life or property or casualties. The local administration is assessing the situation and has alerted emergency services.
The departments concerned are also assessing whether there is a risk of tsunami after the earthquake. Officials appealed to people to remain vigilant and follow the instructions of the local administration.
🇲🇽🌍 URGENT: A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.4 occurred off the Pacific coast of Mexico! 🚨⚠️
The magnitude 7.4 earthquake occurred off the southwest coast of Mexico, about 71 kilometers west-southwest of Puerto Madero, at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the US Geological Survey. pic.twitter.com/YjIJPY3Qs9
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The US Tsunami Warning System issued a warning in the area. He warned that dangerous sea level changes could occur in coastal areas within a 300-kilometer radius of the quake’s epicenter. Waves up to one meter above normal tide levels were expected in some coastal areas of Mexico and Guatemala.
Many aftershocks were also felt after the earthquake. According to preliminary estimates, the intensity of these tremors was about 5.2, 5.8 and 6.1.
Earlier on Thursday, strong earthquakes were felt in New Zealand’s South Island. Its intensity was estimated at 6.3 on the Richter scale. Authorities issued a tsunami warning. According to information, the epicenter of the earthquake was approximately 40 kilometers north of the city of Te Anau. The area is considered the gateway to the famous tourist destination of Fiordland.
Two tremors in three minutes in Gujarat
On Thursday, two earthquakes were felt for three minutes in the Kutch district of Gujarat, India. According to the Institute of Seismological Research (ISR), Gandhinagar, the first earthquake of magnitude 3.6 occurred at 2:20 pm with an epicenter 32 km northeast of Howrah. Three minutes later, at 14:23, a second earthquake of magnitude 3.2 occurred, the epicenter of which was recorded 32 km west-north of Dholavira.
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