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Mexico earthquake leaves Bay Area residents anxious about family in region
By KGO at ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC)
· July 18, 2026
· 1 min read
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Mexico's southern Pacific coast Friday morning near the Guatemala border, shaking areas from Mexico City to El Salvador and prompting concern among Bay Area residents with family in the affected region.
Key takeaway 3 earthquake struck Mexico's southern Pacific coast Friday morning near the Guatemala border, shaking areas from Mexico City to El Salvador and prompting concern among Bay Area residents with family in the affected region.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The earthquake in Mexico's southern Pacific coast has sent ripples of anxiety through the Bay Area, where many residents have family ties to the region. For San Francisco 's sizable Mexican-American community, the disaster is a stark reminder of the strong connections that exist between the city and Mexico. Many Bay Area residents have relatives who live or work in the affected areas, and the earthquake has left them scrambling to contact loved ones and assess the damage. As the city's residents wait for news from Mexico, they will be watching closely to see how local organizations and community groups respond to the disaster, and whether they will be launching any relief efforts to support those affected by the earthquake. The city's long history of providing aid to international disaster zones may be called upon once again.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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