Mexico earthquake: Massive 7.7 magnitude quake strikes - urgent tsunami warning issued - Express.co.uk

The huge earthquake has struck the Pacific coastal state of Oaxac with tremors felt across the capital Mexico City. According to United States Geological Survey (USGS) the impact of the quake reached a depth of 14 miles (23km).

A tsunami warning has been issued for Mexico Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala following the quake.

Authorities have warned coastal Tsunami waves could be triggered within a 621 mile (1000km) radius of the epicentre of the quake.

There are reports of hundreds of people fleeing their homes after buildings were rocked.

Testimonies from people across the country have begun flooding in with the shock of the natural disaster felt more than 100-miles away from the epicentre.

One witness of the powerful force said: "It went on for what seemed to be about a minute getting stronger and softer. The animals were a bit panicked."

Another witness in the village of Cajonos, 75 miles from where it struck, said: “Started very slow and it was increasingly strong.

“It shakes everything but for a moment, very intense yesterday night we have one on the same location Mixistlan de la reforma 4.5m and it seems is from the same place.”

A resident from Cristóbal de las Casas, 221 miles away said: “Everything swayed and made us feel unstable walking.”

Shakes could also be felt near the Gulf Stream, another witness said: “About a minute, oscillating, about 0.5 km from the beach Golf of Mexico.”

Meanwhile in the mountainous region of Santiago Yolomécatl, located 138 miles away, another resident said: “On the mountain... felt quite strong!!!”

At this stage there are no reports of any injuries.

The 7.7 magnitude Earthquake is less powerful than similar quake that devasted parts of the country just three years ago. 

In 2017, 355 people in the capital and the surrounding states were killed after an earthquake measuring 7.1 hit.

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2020-06-23 15:39:00Z
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