A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck near the coast of Mexico's southern ​state of Chiapas on Friday.

Axar.az reports, citing Reuters, that according to the U.S. Geological ​Survey (USGS), the quake, ​which struck near the Mexican town of ​Puerto Madero, was at a shallow depth ⁠of 10 km (6 miles).

Following the tremor, the U.S. Tsunami Warning ​System warned that hazardous tsunami waves were possible along coasts located within 300 km (186 miles) of the epicenter.

In Guatemala ​City, the earthquake shook buildings and prompted ​some residents to dash from their homes on to the ‌street, ⁠according to a Reuters witness. Local media in Guatemala showed footage of staff evacuating a government building as security protocols were activated.