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Powerful earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border, triggering temporary tsunami alert
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk CBS Miami , as published by CBS4 Miami
· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The quake was felt in multiple locations, including Mexico City and El Salvador. Geological Survey and other sources, such as CBS4 Miami.
A powerful earthquake occurred on the Mexico-Guatemala border, causing a temporary tsunami alert. The quake was felt in multiple locations, including Mexico City and El Salvador. In southern Mexico, two people were reported injured, but no severe damage or casualties were reported in either Mexico or Guatemala.
The earthquake's magnitude and epicenter have been determined by the U.S. Geological Survey. Further details about the earthquake, including its aftershocks, are available from the U.S.
Geological Survey and other sources, such as CBS4 Miami .
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Category: safety Published: July 17, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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