7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported

Tapachula (Mexico), Jul 17 (AP) A strong earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, right on the border with Guatemala, and was felt from Mexico City to El Salvador. Authorities have not immediately reported any severe damage or casualties in any country. The US Geological Survey (USGS) said that the earthquake had a magnitude of 7.3 with epicentre 48 kilometres southwest of Aquiles Serdan, near the coast of Chiapas and at a depth of 15 kilometers. It was preceded by a smaller quake with epicentre a bit further out in the ocean. (AP) ZH ZH