Mexico earthquake: 7.4 magnitude reported in Guerrero, Mexico; phantom quake near Salton Sea (updated)

A strong magnitude 7.4 earthquake with an epicenter in Guerrero, Mexico struck on Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There were initial reports of minor damage, including to the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City.

Mexico City Mayor Marcelo Ebrard's Twitter account said the water system and other "strategic services" were not experiencing problems. Frightened workers and residents poured into the streets of the capital just minutes after noon local time.

Iniciamos revision de cuarteaduras u otros efectos en edificios

— Marcelo Ebrard (@m_ebrard) March 20, 2012

President Felipe Calderon said there were no immediate reports of damage through his Twitter account. Telephone service was down in the city and throughout the area where the quake was felt.

RT @jillrep: Felipe Calderón says no major damage reported as yet from Mexico City #quake-Confirmed by Twitter traffic from Acapulco, so far

— Fronteras Desk (@fronterasdesk) March 20, 2012

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