Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits Mexico coast, triggers tsunami warning

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the coast of Mexico near the Guatemalan border on July 17, 2026, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake was centered near Puerto Madero, Mexico, and triggered a tsunami threat for the region. The powerful shaking was felt in Guatemala and El Salvador. No seismic alert was activated in southern Mexico at the time of the quake.