7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Reported off Coast of Guatemala

A tsunami threat has been issued.

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Guatemala on July 17, 2026. USGS screenshot

A massive earthquake initially measured at 7.4 magnitude struck off the coast of Guatemala at about 8 a.m. on July 17, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

The National Weather Service has issued a tsunami threat warning near the coast of Chiapas, Mexico.

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