A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hits southern Mexico and tsunami warnings are issued

The US Geological Survey announced today, Friday, that an earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale had been recorded, striking the Puerto Madero region in southern Mexico.
Following the earthquake, the European Mediterranean Seismological Center issued a warning of the possibility of tsunami waves forming, calling on residents residing in coastal areas to stay away from the beaches and head to higher areas as a precaution.
There have been no official reports yet on the extent of damage or human casualties, while local authorities continue to assess the effects of the earthquake and follow developments, amid a state of alert in anticipation of any possible repercussions on the coasts overlooking the Pacific Ocean.