A Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Strikes Southern Mexico... Stronger Than the 2017 Earthquake

[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the Pacific coastal region of Mexico, CNN reported on the 23rd (local time).

CNN reported that the earthquake occurred around 10:29 a.m. near El Coyul area on the southern Pacific coast of Mexico, approximately 6.8 miles underground.

Residents of Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, are evacuating buildings following an earthquake. [Image source=EPA Yonhap News]

The earthquake was felt even in Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, located 300 miles from the epicenter, and was strong enough to be detected in Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center warned of the possibility of a powerful tsunami occurring within 1000 km of the epicenter, including Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

The extent of damage caused by this earthquake has not yet been confirmed, but local media reported that it was stronger than the 2017 earthquake which resulted in 360 deaths.

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