{"id":697000,"date":"2026-07-17T17:23:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T17:23:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/697000\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T17:23:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T17:23:25","slug":"mexico-earthquake-latest-tsunami-warning-issued-after-7-3-magnitude-quake-off-mexican-coast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/697000\/","title":{"rendered":"Mexico earthquake latest: Tsunami warning issued after 7.3 magnitude quake off Mexican coast"},"content":{"rendered":"

USGS revises earthquake magnitude to 7.3 as tsunami threat radius confirmed<\/p>\n

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has officially downgraded the magnitude of the earthquake off the coast of Chiapas from an initial 7.4 to a 7.3. <\/p>\n

Despite the slight revision, scientists emphasize that the tremor remains classified as a major, highly powerful seismic event.<\/p>\n

Jasmine Fern\u00e1ndez17 July 2026 18:00<\/p>\n

<\/a>In pictures: Powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake hits Mexico\"\"(Reuters)\"\"(Reuters)\"\"(Reuters)<\/p>\n

Jasmine Fern\u00e1ndez17 July 2026 17:54<\/p>\n

<\/a>‘We were upstairs when it started shaking’<\/p>\n

In the town of Suchiate, located along the river that separates Mexico from Guatemala, coastal areas are being monitored for risk of a tsunami, according to Mayor Elmer V\u00e1zquez Gallardo. <\/p>\n

In Tapachula, the main city on Mexico\u2019s southern border, the tremor began mildly but gradually intensified. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe were upstairs on the second floor when it started shaking; we thought it would pass, but then it got stronger, so we all went downstairs and evacuated in an orderly manner to the front courtyard,\u201d Alejandra Mendoza, an administrative employee at a public hospital in the city, explained to The Associated Press.<\/p>\n

\"\"(USGS)<\/p>\n

Maryam Zakir-Hussain17 July 2026 17:20<\/p>\n

<\/a><\/p>\n

Here are the latest photos from the scene. We\u2019ll bring you more as we have them. <\/p>\n

\"\"(Reuters)\"\"(Reuters)<\/p>\n

Maryam Zakir-Hussain17 July 2026 17:06<\/p>\n

<\/a>Tsunami waves up to 1m possible off coasts of Mexico and Guatemala<\/p>\n

Tsunami waves reaching between 0.3m and 1m above the tide level are possible for some coasts of Guatemala and Mexico, the US Tsunami Warning System has said.<\/p>\n

Maryam Zakir-Hussain17 July 2026 16:57<\/p>\n

<\/a>People evacuate building following earthquake<\/p>\n

Picture shows people evacuate a building after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Mexico’s southern state of Chiapas. <\/p>\n

\"\"(Reuters)<\/p>\n

Maryam Zakir-Hussain17 July 2026 16:52<\/p>\n

<\/a>Where did the earthquake happen?<\/p>\n

The earthquake occurred off the \u2060coast of Mexico’s southern state of Chiapas, which has triggered concerns of a tsunami.<\/p>\n

\"\"(USGS)<\/p>\n

Maryam Zakir-Hussain17 July 2026 16:45<\/p>\n

<\/a>Residents ran onto the streets after earthquake felt in Guatemala City<\/p>\n

In Guatemala City, the earthquake \u200cshook buildings and prompted some residents to dash from their homes on to the street, according to \u2060a Reuters witness. <\/p>\n

Local media in Guatemala showed footage of staff evacuating a government building as security protocols were activated.<\/p>\n

The tremor was also felt in El Salvador, another Reuters witness said. <\/p>\n

Maryam Zakir-Hussain17 July 2026 16:43<\/p>\n

<\/a>No injuries or damage reported yet, state governor says<\/p>\n

The governor of the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca has urged citizens to \u201cremain calm\u201d. <\/p>\n

He added the earthquake was felt with \u201cmoderate intensity\u201d but said \u201cno significant damage\u201d has been reported. <\/p>\n

He wrote on X: \u201cTo date, no significant damage has been reported. Citizens are urged to remain calm, follow the authorities’ recommendations, and stay informed solely through official channels.\u201d<\/p>\n

Maryam Zakir-Hussain17 July 2026 16:40<\/p>\n

<\/a><\/p>\n

The epicentre of the tremor, mapped at Mexico\u2019s south-west coast, close to the border with Guatemala. <\/p>\n

The earthquake was a powerful magnitude of 7.4 off the \u2060coast of Mexico’s southern state of Chiapas. Its location has triggered concerns of a tsunami. <\/p>\n

\"TheThe earthquake occurred off the \u2060coast of Mexico’s southern state of Chiapas (USGS)\"TheThe epicentre of the earthquake, leading to concerns of a potential tsunami (USGS)<\/p>\n

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