The quake struck near the Mexican town of Puerto Madero, and was shallow at a depth of 10 km (6 miles). A massive 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near the coast of Mexico's southern state of Chiapas on Friday, triggering a tsunami warning. The quake sent tremors in nearby Guatemala and El Salvador too.People evacuate a building after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Mexico's southern state of Chiapas, triggering a tsunami warning and shaking buildings in neighboring Guatemala and El Salvador, in San Salvador, El Salvador, July 17, 2026. REUTERS/Jose Cabezas (REUTERS)The quake struck near the Mexican town of Puerto Madero, and was a shallow one at a depth of 10 km (6 miles), Reuters news agency cited the US Geological Survey (USGS) as saying.In Guatemala City, the earthquake shook buildings, prompting some of the residents to leave their homes and dash out to the streets. No damage has been reported from the quake so far, with the Guatemalan President saying there have been no victims from the disaster.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs.