China News Service, September 20 (Xinhua) According to a comprehensive report, on the afternoon of the 19th local time, a strong earthquake occurred in western Mexico, killing at least one person.
Mexico's National Seismological Agency said the quake had a magnitude of 7.7.
On September 19, 2022 local time, a strong earthquake struck western Mexico, and a decoration fell from the church.
Reuters reported that the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) measured the quake at a magnitude of 7.6.
The U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued a tsunami warning for parts of Mexico's coast, saying waves could be 1 to 3 meters above tide level.
According to reports, the earthquake caused damage to buildings and power outages.
Mexican President Lopez said the earthquake had killed one person.
In addition, the quake was strongly felt in Mexico City, the capital of Mexico.
Authorities said there were no reports of major damage in the capital.
The earthquake coincides with the anniversary of two major earthquakes in Mexico's history.
On September 19, 1985, an 8.1-magnitude earthquake struck Mexico, destroying one-third of the buildings in the capital city, killing about 10,000 people.
On September 19, 2017, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck central Mexico, killing more than 300 people.