Today Mexico struck by earthquake of magnitude 8, tsunami possible september 9 2017
An earthquake of magnitude 8.0 hit off the Mexican coast, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said on Thursday (Sep 7).
Hazardous widespread tsunami waves were possible following the quake, the USGS added. Tremors were reportedly felt in Mexico City, causing people to feel shaking buildings.
Its epicentre was 123km southwest of the town of Pijijiapan, at a depth of 33km. Tsunami warnings were also issued for Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Honduras and Ecuador, Reuters reported.
Social media users also put up videos of swaying buildings and landmarks as the quake struck.
Hazardous widespread tsunami waves were possible following the quake, the USGS added. Tremors were reportedly felt in Mexico City, causing people to feel shaking buildings.
Its epicentre was 123km southwest of the town of Pijijiapan, at a depth of 33km. Tsunami warnings were also issued for Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Honduras and Ecuador, Reuters reported.
Social media users also put up videos of swaying buildings and landmarks as the quake struck.