The epicenter of Friday evening's magnitude 7.4 earthquake has been pinpointed near the coast of Chiapas, Mexico, according to reports. The US warned of possible tsunami waves along coasts within 300 km of the epicenter. Earlier reports had placed the epicenter near the Guatemala-Mexico border.
The magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck Central America on Friday evening was initially reported near the Guatemala-Mexico border (The Zioneer, 18:04). Subsequent reports, including from the N12 news channel (The Zioneer, 18:12), placed the epicenter near the coast of Chiapas, Mexico. The latest report, received at 18:16, confirms the Chiapas coast location and reiterates the US tsunami warning for a 300 km radius.
No casualties or damage have been reported yet. The event is still developing, and authorities are monitoring coastal areas for potential tsunami waves.
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