Tsunami alert after powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake in southern Mexico

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck southern Mexico near the Guatemala border on July 17, 2026, triggering a tsunami alert for parts of the Pacific coast. The quake occurred at 09:48 local time at a depth of 15 km off the coast of Chiapas, and was felt as far as Guatemala and El Salvador. No casualties or major damage were initially reported, but authorities remain alert and inspections are ongoing.