A tsunami warning was issued after a major earthquake was reported off the Pacific coast of Mexico today.
The magnitude 8.2 quake struck about 62 miles south-west of the town of Pijijiapan just after midnight on Thursday local time.
The quake was reportedly felt in Mexico City, with buildings shaking and people running into the street.
Residents were told to evacuate with a tsunami alert issued for the region and neighbouring countries.
“One of the strongest [earthquakes] i’ve felt.” Witness reacts to earthquake off the coast of Mexico. Live updates: https://t.co/kfVZI29pO7pic.twitter.com/huvZDsZwDu
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The Pacific tsunami warning centre said hazardous waves could be possible for the coasts of Mexico, Guatemala, El Savador, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Honduras and Ecuador.
Waves of over 3m were predicted for parts of the Mexican coast, and waves between 0.3 and 1 meters for the Cook Islands, Ecuador, French Polynesia, Guatemala and Kiribati.
Waves below 0.3 metres were forecast for other Pacific countries, including Colombia, Hawaii, Peru and Panama.
Forecasters estimated that initial tsunami waves would reach the Mexican cities of Salina Cruz, Puerto Madero, Acapulco and Lazaro Cardenas.