Mexico City, July 17 -- A powerful earthquake struck off the southern coast of Mexico on Friday, with the US Geological Survey (USGS) recording its preliminary magnitude at 7.4.

In a post on X, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said that there has been no damage reported in the earthquake. However, she added that safety measures have been put in place, while advising the public not to approach beaches owing to the risk of a tsunami.

She urged the public to follow Civil Protection recommendations amid ongoing inspections by the government.

"Following the 7.4 magnitude earthquake southwest of Huixtla and those recorded in Ciudad Hidalgo, I spoke with the governors of Chiapas and Tabasco, states that report no damage at this time. Proto...