Event Brief
7.4 quake hits Mexico coast near Guatemala; tsunami warning
Filed: Jul 17, 2026 at 12:06 PM ET
Summary: A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck near Mexico’s Chiapas coast, prompting a tsunami warning and shaking in Guatemala and El Salvador.
WHO: Guatemala and El Salvador
WHAT: A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck near Mexico’s southern state of Chiapas coast and triggered a tsunami warning.
WHEN: Jul 17, 2026 at 11:06 AM ET
WHERE: Chiapas coast, Mexico
WHY: Cause not yet established.
ℹ️ This event is analyzed using pattern arcs, velocity indicators, and source analysis in our MI Console.
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