Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes southern Mexico; tsunami warning issued

MEXICO CITY — A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck southern Mexico near Puerto Madero on Friday, prompting a tsunami warning from the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the quake offshore southern Mexico, with the preliminary magnitude reported at 7.4. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre urged residents in coastal areas to move away from beaches and head to higher ground, citing the risk of tsunami waves following the tremor. Mexican authorities and emergency response teams are closely monitoring the situation in the affected region. No official information on casualties or material damage had been released as of the latest reports. Officials have also warned that seismic activity could continue, urging the public to remain cautious. No further details were immediately available.