Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake Strikes Off Mexico's Coast, Tsunami Warning Issued

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A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Mexico, prompting the US Tsunami Warning Center to issue a formal warning. The seismic event triggered ocean waves that were recorded at a height of 0.3 metres, or approximately 1.1 feet. The waves were detected at Puerto Madero and along the Chiapas coastline in southern Mexico. Authorities continue to monitor the situation as part of the ongoing tsunami alert response.

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