Magnitude 7.3 quake off southern Mexico's Chiapas state, tsunami fears nearby

2026-07-17

Magnitude 7.3 quake off southern Mexico's Chiapas state

According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), a magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Chiapas in southern Mexico at 8:48 a.m. on the 17th (11:48 p.m. on the 17th Japan time). The epicenter was near the coast and the depth was 15.2 kilometers.

Tsunami concerns for Mexico and Guatemala

Reuters reported that there was a risk of a tsunami reaching Mexico and neighboring Guatemala. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, there is no concern about a tsunami reaching Japan.

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