natural disaster

Mexico 7.3 Earthquake: Millions Feel Shaking From Chiapas to El Salvador

by
Cracked ground and damaged buildings after magnitude 7.3 earthquake in Chiapas Mexico

At 8:48 AM local time on Friday, July 17, 2026, the ground beneath southern Mexico snapped. A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Chiapas, 58 kilometers (36 miles) from Puerto Madero. Within seconds, shaking rippled across four countries, from Mexico City’s skyscrapers to the volcanic highlands of Guatemala and as far south as … Read more

China Landslide Buries Homes in Chongqing: 8 Dead, 34 Missing as Rescue Teams Search Rubble

by
Massive landslide in Chongqing China buries homes as rescue workers search debris

A rainfall-induced landslide along the Wujiang River in Chongqing, China, buried residential buildings on July 17, 2026. Eight people are confirmed dead, 34 remain missing, and more than 1,100 residents have been evacuated. China activated a Level-II national emergency response.