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    What remains disputed or unverified

    • Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits Mexican coast near Guatemala[1]
    • Magnitude 7.3 earthquake hits Mexican coast near Guatemala[2]

    Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Hits Southern Mexican Coast

    At approximately 15:15 UTC on Friday, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast, near the Guatemalan border, as reported by regional seismic monitoring centers.[1]

    Tsunami Alert and Evacuations in Guatemala and El Salvador

    The shock generated a tsunami alert that prompted authorities to evacuate coastal buildings and residents in neighbouring Guatemala and El Salvador.[2]

    Officials reported that no immediate damage or casualties had been observed following the quake.[2]

    Magnitude Reporting Discrepancy

    While some reports list the seismic event as a magnitude 7.4, other outlets quote the measurement as 7.3, highlighting the slight variation in preliminary magnitude assessments that can occur before final consensus is reached.[1][2]

    Current Status and Further Updates

    At this time, emergency officials have not reported any confirmed injuries or structural losses, and further investigations into the extent of impact across the affected regions are underway.[2]

    Version and update history
    1. Version 1 · — Initial source-grounded generation