This 8.2 earthquake, was felt as far as Mexico City. The earthquake was shallow off the coast of Chiapas, Mexico. Tourists explore this mountainous highlands and dense rainforest that are dotted with Mayan archaeological sites and Spanish colonial towns in the colonial city of San Cristóbal de las Casas, close to the Guatemala border.
The US Tsunami Warning System warns of a possible Tsunami. Experts warn of a 3m Tsunami along the Mexican coastline possibly hitting in about 3 hours at 1.40 am PST.
After shocks are felt in the 6.2 range
People have been seen fleeing buildings. The electricity is off in parts of Mexico City.This earthquake has the potential to cause major damages, injuries and casualties.