Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes off the coast of Mexico

On July 17, 2026, a powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale occurred off the western coast of Mexico. According to data provided by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the epicenter was located 71 kilometers southwest of Puerto Madero in the state of Chiapas. The seismic event had a shallow focal depth of approximately 10 kilometers. The tremor was reported to be felt significantly in the neighboring country of Guatemala. Following the earthquake, authorities issued an official tsunami warning for the affected region. Reports indicate that buildings in the area were observed swaying violently during the seismic activity. There are currently no reports of casualties or specific structural damage beyond the observed swaying. The situation remains under observation by local and international geological monitoring agencies.