Earthquake Of Magnitude 7.3 Jolts Mexican Coast, Tsunami Warning Issued

Published 17 July 2026 · world

Earthquake Of Magnitude 7.3 Jolts Mexican Coast, Tsunami Warning Issued Published By, Last Updated: July 17, 2026, 21:32 IST According to the USGS, the earthquake

Earthquake Of Magnitude 7.3 Jolts Mexican Coast, Tsunami Warning Issued Published By, Last Updated: July 17, 2026, 21:32 IST According to the USGS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles). Visuals of a building shaking due to the impact of the earthquake have surfaced on X. (Image: X) Mexico Earthquake: An earthquake of magnitude 7.3 on the Richter Scale jolted southern Mexico on Friday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. Tremors were also felt in parts of Central America. According to the USGS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles). The tremors were felt around 14:48 (UTC) (8.18 pm IST). Residents felt intense tremors in the Mexican states of Chiapas and Oaxaca as well as in Guatemala and El Salvador. The earthquake’s epicenter was located 48 kilometers southwest of Aquiles Serdán, a town in the Mexican coastal state of Chiapas, according to the USGS.

The quake appears to have caused moderate to intense shaking in coastal areas. Mexico Earthquake: Tsunami Threat Looms However, there were no immediate reports of loss of life or damage to property. The powerful earthquake also prompted a tsunami warning and sent tremors across parts of Central America. Watch The Videos Here “An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.3 occurred near the coast of Chiapas, Mexico, at 1449 UTC on Friday, July 17 2026. Based on all available data… Hazardous tsunami waves are forecast for some coasts. Tsunami threat forecast…Updated. Tsunami waves reaching 0.3 to 1 meters above the tide level are possible for some coasts of Guatemala… And Mexico. Tsunami waves are forecast to be less than 0.3 meters above the tide level for the coasts of Colombia… Costa Rica… Ecuador… El Salvador… Honduras… Nicaragua… Panama… And Peru," the US Weather Service wrote on its website.

Videos showing buildings swaying after the powerful earthquake have surfaced on X. The tremors triggered panic, forcing residents to rush out of their homes and onto the streets. The earthquake’s impact was felt beyond Mexico, with tremors shaking buildings in Guatemala City and prompting evacuations. Residents in neighbouring El Salvador also reported experiencing the quake, according to Reuters. A 7.3-magnitude earthquake falls under the category of a “major" earthquake. Quakes of this intensity can cause severe damage and widespread destruction, particularly in densely populated areas. They are capable of devastating large regions and causing significant loss of life and property. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Manisha Roy Manisha Roy is a Senior Sub-Editor at News18.com's general desk.