Mexico earthquake latest: Tsunami warning issued after 7.4 magnitude quake off Mexican coast

(USGS)A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck has struck off the ⁠coast of Mexico's southern state of Chiapas, triggering a ⁠tsunami ​warning. The quake, ​which struck ⁠near the ‌Mexican city of Puerto Madero, was at a ‌shallow depth of ‌10 km, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. Witnesses said it shook buildings in neighbouring Guatemala. Following ⁠the tremor, the US Tsunami Warning System issued a tsunami threat for the region.The ⁠tremor was also ⁠felt in El Salvador, another Reuters ‌witness ​said.The governor of the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca has urged citizens to “remain calm”.He added the earthquake was felt with “moderate intensity” but said “no significant damage” has been reported.Tsunami waves up to 1m possible off coasts of Mexico and GuatemalaTsunami 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.Maryam Zakir-Hussain17 July 2026 16:57People evacuate building following earthquakePicture shows people evacuate a building after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Mexico's southern state of Chiapas. (Reuters)Maryam Zakir-Hussain17 July 2026 16:52Where did the earthquake happen?The earthquake occurred off the ⁠coast of Mexico's southern state of Chiapas, which has triggered concerns of a tsunami.(USGS)Maryam Zakir-Hussain17 July 2026 16:45Residents ran onto the streets after earthquake felt in Guatemala CityIn Guatemala City, the earthquake ‌shook buildings and prompted some residents to dash from their homes on to the street, according to ⁠a Reuters witness. Local media in Guatemala showed footage of staff evacuating a government building as security protocols were activated.The tremor was also felt in El Salvador, another Reuters witness said. Maryam Zakir-Hussain17 July 2026 16:43No injuries or damage reported yet, state governor saysThe governor of the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca has urged citizens to “remain calm”. He added the earthquake was felt with “moderate intensity” but said “no significant damage” has been reported. He wrote on X: “To date, no significant damage has been reported. Citizens are urged to remain calm, follow the authorities' recommendations, and stay informed solely through official channels.”Maryam Zakir-Hussain17 July 2026 16:40The epicentre of the tremor, mapped at Mexico’s south-west coast, close to the border with Guatemala. The earthquake was a powerful magnitude of 7.4 off the ⁠coast of Mexico's southern state of Chiapas. Its location has triggered concerns of a tsunami. The earthquake occurred off the ⁠coast of Mexico's southern state of Chiapas (USGS)The epicentre of the earthquake, leading to concerns of a potential tsunami (USGS)Sophie Clark17 July 2026 16:29Tsunami warning issuedFollowing ⁠the tremor, the U.S. Tsunami Warning System issued a tsunami threat for the region.The earthquake shook buildings in ‌Guatemala City, according to ​a Reuters ‌witness. The ⁠tremor was also ⁠felt in El Salvador, another Reuters ‌witness ​said.Daniel Keane17 July 2026 16:18Powerful earthquake strikes off coast of MexicoA powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake has struck off the ⁠coast of Mexico's southern state of Chiapas, triggering a ⁠tsunami ​warning. The quake, ​which struck ⁠near the ‌Mexican city of Puerto Madero, was at a ‌shallow depth of ‌10 km, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said. Daniel Keane17 July 2026 16:15