7.4 magnitude earthquake hits southern Mexico

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake occurred June 23, 2020 along the southern coastline of Mexico.

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit the southern coastline of Mexico on Tuesday, prompting a forecast of possible tsunami waves.

The earthquake occurred at 10:29 a.m. local time (11:29 a.m. ET), with an epicenter near El Coyul, 6.8 miles southwest of Santa María Zapotitlán in Oaxaca state.

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