Powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes Mexico triggering tsunami alert

Emily Bashforth | Live News reporter Published July 17, 2026 4:31pm Updated July 17, 2026 4:31pm A tsunami warning has been issued following a powerful earthquake off the coast of Mexico (Picture: Getty Images) A tsunami alert has been triggered following a huge earthquake off the coast of Mexico. The earthquake hit near the city of Puerto Madero, originally recorded at a 7.4 magnitude before being revised to 7.3. It struck at a ​depth ⁠of 10km (6.21miles), as per the United States Geological Survey (USGS), with tremors felt in Guatemala and El Salvador. ‘Hazardous tsunami waves’ could now hit coasts within 186miles of where the quake first struck. Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk. Or you can submit your videos and pictures here. For more s