7.3 quake Mexico-Guatemala border

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Mexico — Chiapas, Mexico, near the Guatemala border on July 17, 2026, at a depth of about 15 km. The quake was felt across southern Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador, triggering a tsunami warning that was later lifted. Authorities reported no fatalities and only minor injuries: a Haitian migrant woman in Mexico — Tapachula suffered fractures after jumping from a building, and another person was injured by broken glass. Minor structural damage, including cracks and collapsed walls, was reported in Mexico — Chiapas. Guatemala suspended classes in several western departments as a precaution. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded multiple aftershocks up to magnitude 6.0. The event did not cause significant economic disruption.