Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake Strikes Off Mexico Coast

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Mexico, triggering a tsunami alert for three countries, including Mexico and Guatemala.

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7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Off Coast of Mexico and Guatemala Poses Tsunami Threat

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The US Tsunami Warning Center issued a warning and has recorded waves 0.3m (1.1 feet) high in Puerto Madero and Chiapas in Mexico.

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NYT Published 17 July 2026

7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Off Coast of Mexico and Guatemala Poses Tsunami Threat

A powerful earthquake near the border of Mexico and Guatemala raised fears of a tsunami and shook buildings across three countries.

BBC Published 17 July 2026

Magnitude 7.3 earthquake quake strikes off Mexico coast

The US Tsunami Warning Center issued a warning and has recorded waves 0.3m (1.1 feet) high in Puerto Madero and Chiapas in Mexico.

Euronews Published 17 July 2026

7.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Mexico and Guatemala coasts, tsunami alert issued

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook the coasts of Mexico and Guatemala on Friday, its epicentre off Chiapas at about 15 km deep, triggering a tsunami alert for dangerous waves within a 300 km radius.

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