DHAKA: An earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale has hit in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas and neighboring Guatemala. The US Geological Survey says the perceived shaking of the quake is ‘very strong.’

The earthquake struck 14km offshore from the city of Mazatan in Mexico, but strong tremors were felt across the border in Guatemala. So far no tsunami warning has been issued, but minor damage has been reported.

In Guatemala the quake caused buildings to crack and triggered a landslide, trapping at least one person under a fallen wall, reports the RT.com.

Mexicans and Guatemalans alike voiced their reaction to the earthquake on Twitter, with some people claiming the quake was felt as far south as El Salvador.

Mexico is located atop three large tectonic plates and is one of the world's most seismically-active regions. The last powerful quake struck the region in May, 303km from the popular beach resort of Puerto Vallarta.

The country has a long history of destructive earthquakes. In 1985, more than 9,500 people were killed in Mexico City after an 8.1 earthquake hit the region.

BDST: 1955 HRS, JULY 7, 2014