World · 17 July 2026

Mexico hit by 7.4 magnitude earthquake, sparking tsunami warning

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off Mexico's southern Chiapas state coast on Friday, near the city of Puerto Madero. The tremor triggered a tsunami warning for the region and was felt in neighbouring Guatemala and El Salvador, where buildings shook. The US Geological Survey reported the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres.

By BriefTea Editorial · 17 July 2026 at 16:23

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