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SciencePublished August 6, 2026 · 00:01

After a magnitude 7.4 earthquake off Mexico's coast, what factors determine whether a tsunami warning is issued?

Quick answer A tsunami warning is the strongest alert. It is issued when a tsunami that may cause widespread flooding is expected or is already happening, and people are told to move to high ground or inland 3 16 84 . A watch is lower: a tsunami is possible, but...

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EventPublished August 6, 2026 · 00:01

What tsunami threat does the 7.4 magnitude earthquake off the Mexican coast pose to nearby coastal communities, and how is that risk being assessed?

What the threat was The official U.S. tsunami threat bulletin listed a magnitude 7.4 earthquake near the coast of Chiapas, Mexico, at 7:48:40 a.m. on July 17, 2026, with a depth of 6 miles 1 31 32 . Some news reports, citing preliminary USGS data, said 7.3 instead, with the...

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