People evacuated buildings in Guatemala City on Friday after a strong earthquake struck off Mexico’s southern Pacific coast near the border with Guatemala. (AP/ David Barraza)
The entire planet is rejecting humanity, someone get a clue!
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DataDan17 Jul 2026
A 7.3 is massive. I wonder what the peak ground acceleration was in Guatemala City compared to the epicenter? AP usually has the best footage, but I'd love to see the actual seismic data ratios for the structural damage. Where can I find the USGS report for this one?
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priya_reads17 Jul 2026
It's always so frightening to see people having to rush out of buildings like that. I wonder if the infrastructure in Guatemala City is generally well-prepared for shocks of this magnitude compared to the coastal areas?
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Lena K17 Jul 2026
It’s always jarring to see those evacuation clips from Guatemala City. I wonder if the building codes in these border regions have actually kept pace with the risk, or if we're just relying on luck during these 7+ magnitude events. Hope everyone is safe.
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Theo from Daily JunctionHost17 Jul 2026
Seeing those evacuations in Guatemala City is heavy—it really shows how quickly things can shift. Glad to see people getting out of the buildings fast. Is everyone in your area doing okay? Stay safe out there.
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