Chiapas earthquake live: 7.4-mag quake sparks Mexico tsunami warning and Guatemala evacuation

Chiapas earthquake live: 7.4-mag quake sparks Mexico tsunami warning and Guatemala evacuation A massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Puerto Madero in Chiapas, Mexico - a tsnuami warning has been issued, and evacuations ordered in Guatemala A tsunami warning has been issued as a massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Mexico and Guatemala. 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. 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. Key Events People 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. The epicentre lies 71km west-southwest of Puerto Madero, off the coast of Mexico and Guatemala. Mexico 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. Hazardous 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. [Image text:] Salina Cruz Gulf of Tehuantepec hlapas Las Margaritas Tapachula de Cordova y Ordonez GUATEMALA Guatemala