Watch: Buildings Shake, People Evacuate As Powerful Earthquake Jolts Mexico, Guatemala
Watch: Buildings Shake, People Evacuate As Powerful Earthquake Jolts Mexico, Guatemala Published By, Last Updated: July 17, 2026, 21:32 IST Mexico Earthquake: A powerful 7.4-magnitude
Watch: Buildings Shake, People Evacuate As Powerful Earthquake Jolts Mexico, Guatemala Published By, Last Updated: July 17, 2026, 21:32 IST Mexico Earthquake: A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck near Puerto Madero in Mexico, with strong tremors felt across Guatemala, triggering emergency response efforts. Emergency response teams were deployed as officials in both countries began evaluating the impact of the earthquake. Mexico Earthquake: A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the Pacific coast near Puerto Madero in southern Mexico on Friday, sending strong tremors across parts of Mexico and neighbouring Guatemala. The earthquake struck about 71 kilometres off Puerto Madero on Mexico’s Pacific coast at a depth of 10 kilometres, according to the GeoShake Community Seismic Network. Following the quake, the US Tsunami Warning System issued a tsunami threat alert for parts of the Pacific coastline. The quake shook buildings, triggered emergency alerts and forced residents to evacuate homes, offices and public spaces in several affected areas.
In Guatemala, the tremors were also felt across multiple regions, prompting authorities to monitor the situation and assess any potential damage. Emergency response teams were deployed as officials in both countries began evaluating the impact of the earthquake. Authorities urged residents to remain cautious and follow safety advisories amid the possibility of aftershocks. Sismo preliminar 7.4 frente a las costas de #Chiapas, #México. Grabado desde #Villahermosa, #Tabasco hoy viernes 17 de Julio de 2026 pic.twitter.com/P6iXEq6JPA— 🇲🇽 Brecha Sísmica de Tehuantepec (8.0 – 8.7 Mw). (@TehuantepecGAP) July 17, 2026 While preliminary reports did not immediately indicate widespread destruction, officials continued to assess infrastructure, public utilities and transportation networks in the affected regions. Also Read: Mexico Earthquake: What Is The Pacific Ring Of Fire And How Do Tectonic Plates Trigger Quakes? Venezuela Earthquake The earthquake is among the strongest to hit the region in recent years, highlighting the seismic vulnerability of the Pacific Ring of Fire, one of the world’s most active earthquake zones.
The earthquake comes just weeks after Venezuela was devastated by twin earthquakes that left thousands dead and displaced tens of thousands more. On June 24, powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck within a minute of each other, causing widespread destruction in the coastal state of La Guaira, north of Caracas. According to the latest figures released by Assembly chief Jorge Rodriguez, the disaster has claimed 4,829 lives. More than 16,700 people were injured, though authorities say most have since been discharged from hospitals. The earthquakes also left at least 20,857 people homeless, forcing many to seek shelter in overcrowded temporary camps. Relief agencies and local authorities continue to grapple with shortages of clean water, sanitation facilities and other essential services as recovery efforts remain underway. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Saurabh Verma Chief Sub-Editor Saurabh Verma is a Chief Sub-Editor at News18.com, specializing in Indian politics, national current affairs, and breaking global news.
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