In brief
On 17 July a 7.3‑magnitude earthquake off south‑Mexican coast caused a moderate tsunami threat, with waves up to 0.3m recorded in Puerto Madero and Chiapas. Mexican officials confirmed no serious damage and advised beach avoidance. The US NOAA issued a hazardous‑tsunami warning that was lifted a few hours later, yet urged continued vigilance. Aftershocks up to magnitude 6.0 have followed, and emergency services remain on standby across Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.
Magnitude 7.3 earthquake strikes off the coast of southern Mexico, prompting tsunami warnings across the Pacific.
\The USGS recorded the shock at a depth of 15.2 km (9 miles) near Puerto Madero, generating waves up to 0.3 m above tide level in Puerto Madero and Chiapas.
\Officials in Oaxaca and Chiapas reported moderate shaking but no significant damage. Mexican Navy Secretary Raymundo Morales advised residents to stay away from beaches while authorities monitored the situation.
\In Guatemala and El Salvador the tremor triggered building evacuations, with local leaders urging calm and caution.
\The US NOAA Tsunami Warning Center issued a “hazardous tsunami waves” alert for the coasts of Mexico and Guatemala but cancelled the threat a few hours later, recommending continued vigilance.
\Aftershocks ranging from 4.7 to 6.0 have been logged, and emergency services remain on standby.
\The United Nations and regional agencies have called for coordinated emergency responses and public education on tsunami preparedness.
\No fatalities or major infrastructure damage have been reported to date, but authorities underscore the need for ongoing monitoring and public awareness.
