Mexico Quake Hits Border
A strong offshore quake near Mexico rattled Guatemala and El Salvador without major damage.
July 17, 2026 · Updated Jul 17, 6:34pm ET
Los Angeles Times7.3 quake hits off southern Mexico, but no damage reported
CBS NewsPowerful earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border, triggering temporary tsunami alert
New York PostPowerful earthquake hits Mexican coast near Guatemala, triggering tsunami threat
CNNPowerful earthquake in Mexico shakes Guatemala and El Salvador
ABC News7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported
Epoch Times7.3-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes off Coast of Guatemala
Associated PressA 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported
BBC NewsMagnitude 7.3 earthquake quake strikes off Mexico coast
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What happened
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off southern Mexico’s Pacific coast near the Guatemala border at 8:48 a.m. local time, with an epicenter about 30 miles southwest of the Chiapas coast near Aquiles Serdán. The quake prompted a temporary tsunami warning for parts of the Pacific, including the Chiapas coast, before officials lifted the alert. Authorities reported no fatalities or significant damage in Mexico or Guatemala, though two people were injured in southern Mexico. Shaking was felt from Mexico City through Guatemala and El Salvador.
