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Powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake hits off Mexico’s southern coast

A powerful earthquake in southern Mexico shook nearby countries Guatemala and El Salvador on Friday, with the U.S. Geological Survey measuring its preliminary magnitude at 7.3.

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Same story. Different framing. Left, center, and right outlets are covering the same event. Here’s how each side worded it.

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HOW EACH SIDE WORDED IT

Left-leaningCenter-leftPowerful 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala borderStuff (New Zealand)Mostly Factual
Right-leaningCenter-rightMajor 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of Mexico sparking tsunami warningDaily MailMixed
Center baseline · WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)HighPowerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake hits off Mexico’s southern coast

As of July 17, 2026 at 6:12 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened A powerful earthquake in southern Mexico shook nearby countries Guatemala and El Salvador on Friday, with the U.S. Geological Survey measuring its preliminary magnitude at 7.3.
The headline split The left frames it as "Powerful 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border". The right frames it as "Major 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of Mexico sparking tsunami warning".
Match confidence High confidence. 39 sources checked, Left/Center/Right all represented. Best read as a clear framing signal — not a fact-check.
Same-event confidenceHigh

39 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.

Framing confidenceStrong

84/99 — headlines create a clearly different first impression.

WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftPowerful 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border

Stuff (New Zealand) · Center-left · News report

CenterPowerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake hits off Mexico’s southern coast

WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) · Center · News report

Right / center-rightPowerful Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake Hits Near Mexico, Tsunami Threat Issued

100 Percent Fed Up · Right · News report

SEE THE HEADLINES

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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Jul 17, 5:39 PM

Powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake hits off Mexico’s southern coast

A powerful earthquake in southern Mexico shook nearby countries Guatemala and El Salvador on Friday, with the U.S. Geological Survey measuring its preliminary magnitude at 7.3.

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BBC WorldNews report · Jul 17, 6:12 PM

Magnitude 7.3 earthquake quake strikes off Mexico coast

The US Tsunami Warning Center issued a warning and has recorded waves 0.3m (1.1 feet) high in Puerto Madero and Chiapas in Mexico.

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Stuff (New Zealand)News report · Jul 17, 6:12 PM

Powerful 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border

A strong earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, right on the border with Guatemala, and was felt from Mexico City to El Salvador.

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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jul 17, 5:39 PM

Powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake hits off Mexico’s southern coast

A powerful earthquake in southern Mexico shook nearby countries Guatemala and El Salvador on Friday, with the U.S. Geological Survey measuring its preliminary magnitude at 7.3.

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WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Jul 17, 5:39 PM

Powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake hits off Mexico’s southern coast

A powerful earthquake in southern Mexico shook nearby countries Guatemala and El Salvador on Friday, with the U.S. Geological Survey measuring its preliminary magnitude at 7.3.

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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Jul 17, 5:39 PM

Powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake hits off Mexico’s southern coast

A powerful earthquake in southern Mexico shook nearby countries Guatemala and El Salvador on Friday, with the U.S. Geological Survey measuring its preliminary magnitude at 7.3.

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WGAL Susquehanna / KOAT7 (Hearst, Albuquerque)News report · Jul 17, 5:39 PM

Powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake hits off Mexico’s southern coast

A powerful earthquake in southern Mexico shook nearby countries Guatemala and El Salvador on Friday, with the U.S. Geological Survey measuring its preliminary magnitude at 7.3.

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WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Jul 17, 5:39 PM

Powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake hits off Mexico’s southern coast

A powerful earthquake in southern Mexico shook nearby countries Guatemala and El Salvador on Friday, with the U.S. Geological Survey measuring its preliminary magnitude at 7.3.

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The IndependentNews report · Jul 17, 5:23 PM

Mexico earthquake latest: Tsunami warning issued after 7.3 magnitude quake off Mexican coast

The tremor was felt in Guatamala and El Salvador

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CBS NewsNews report · Jul 17, 5:22 PM

Strong earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border, tsunami alert lifted

The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the earthquake had a magnitude of 7.3 with the epicenter 30 miles southwest of Aquiles Serdan, Mexico.

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Philadelphia InquirerNews report · Jul 17, 5:17 PM

A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported

A strong earthquake has struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast, right on the border with Guatemala

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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Jul 17, 5:17 PM

A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported

TAPACHULA, México (AP) — A strong earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, right on the border with…

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100 Percent Fed UpNews report · Jul 17, 5:06 PM

DEVELOPING: Powerful Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake Hits Near Mexico, Tsunami Threat Issued

A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Mexico, near the Guatemala border, on Friday morning. A tsunami […]

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The Gateway PunditNews report · Jul 17, 5:00 PM

Powerful Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Strikes Off Coast of Mexico, Guatemala Border – Tsunami Warning (VIDEO)

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A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the coast of the Mexico, Guatemala border on Friday morning.

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Daily MailNews report · Jul 17, 4:57 PM

Major 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of Mexico sparking tsunami warning

A major 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Mexico coast on Friday, triggering a tsunami threat for around one million people.

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Los Angeles TimesNews report · Jul 17, 4:47 PM

7.3 quake hits southern Mexico, no damage yet reported

A strong earthquake struck off the Pacific coast of Mexico, prompting a tsunami warning.

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New York Times WorldNews report · Jul 17, 4:42 PM

7.3-Magnitude Earthquake in Central America Sets Off Tsunami Threat

A powerful earthquake near the border of Mexico and Guatemala raised fears of a tsunami and shook buildings across three countries.

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France24 AmericasNews report · Jul 17, 4:42 PM

Magnitude 7.3 quake hits Mexican coast near Guatemala, triggering tsunami alert

A powerful earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, prompting residents to evacuate buildings in neighbouring Guatemala and El Salvador – and triggering an alert from...

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ABC NewsNews report · Jul 17, 4:41 PM

7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported

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A strong earthquake has struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast, right on the border with Guatemala

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Irish TimesNews report · Jul 17, 4:40 PM

Tsunami warning triggered after 7.4 magnitude earthquake hits off Mexico coast

Tremor causes buildings to shake in neighbouring Guatemala and El Salvador

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NDTVNews report · Jul 17, 4:36 PM

7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Mexico, Tsunami Alert Issued

A series of aftershocks, including some with magnitudes between 5 and 6, were also felt in Mexico, Guatemala and El Salvador.

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KABC / ABC7 Los AngelesNews report · Jul 17, 4:30 PM

A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported

A strong earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, right on the border with Guatemala, and was felt from Mexico City to El Salvador.

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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Jul 17, 4:30 PM

BREAKING: Large Earthquake Strikes Off Mexico's Coast

Residents across southern Mexico and Guatemala reported strong shaking after a major offshore earthquake struck

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The Seattle TimesNews report · Jul 17, 4:25 PM

A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported

A strong earthquake has struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast, right on the border with Guatemala.

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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Jul 17, 4:22 PM

Powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake hits off Mexico’s southern coast

A powerful earthquake in southern Mexico shook nearby countries Guatemala and El Salvador on Friday, with the U.S. Geological Survey measuring its preliminary magnitude at 7.3.

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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Jul 17, 4:22 PM

Powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake hits off Mexico’s southern coast

A powerful earthquake in southern Mexico shook nearby countries Guatemala and El Salvador on Friday, with the U.S. Geological Survey measuring its preliminary magnitude at 7.3.

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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jul 17, 4:22 PM

Powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake hits off Mexico’s southern coast

A powerful earthquake in southern Mexico shook nearby countries Guatemala and El Salvador on Friday, with the U.S. Geological Survey measuring its preliminary magnitude at 7.3.

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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Jul 17, 4:22 PM

Powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake hits off Mexico’s southern coast

A powerful earthquake in southern Mexico shook nearby countries Guatemala and El Salvador on Friday, with the U.S. Geological Survey measuring its preliminary magnitude at 7.3.

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WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster)News report · Jul 17, 4:22 PM

Powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake hits off Mexico’s southern coast

A powerful earthquake in southern Mexico shook nearby countries Guatemala and El Salvador on Friday, with the U.S. Geological Survey measuring its preliminary magnitude at 7.3.

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WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Jul 17, 4:22 PM

Powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake hits off Mexico’s southern coast

A powerful earthquake in southern Mexico shook nearby countries Guatemala and El Salvador on Friday, with the U.S. Geological Survey measuring its preliminary magnitude at 7.3.

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Jul 17, 4:22 PM

Powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake hits off Mexico’s southern coast

A powerful earthquake in southern Mexico shook nearby countries Guatemala and El Salvador on Friday, with the U.S. Geological Survey measuring its preliminary magnitude at 7.3.

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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jul 17, 4:22 PM

Powerful 7.3-magnitude earthquake hits off Mexico’s southern coast

A powerful earthquake in southern Mexico shook nearby countries Guatemala and El Salvador on Friday, with the U.S. Geological Survey measuring its preliminary magnitude at 7.3.

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WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro)News report · Jul 17, 4:18 PM

7.3 magnitude earthquake hits off Mexico's southwest coast

The earthquake occurred around 7:49 a.m. PDT on Friday, according to the USGS.

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KING5 (Tegna, Seattle)News report · Jul 17, 4:18 PM

7.3 magnitude earthquake hits off Mexico's southwest coast

The earthquake occurred around 7:49 a.m. PDT on Friday, according to the USGS.

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WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC)News report · Jul 17, 4:18 PM

7.3 magnitude earthquake hits off Mexico's southwest coast

The earthquake occurred around 7:49 a.m. PDT on Friday, according to the USGS.

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KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis)News report · Jul 17, 4:18 PM

7.3 magnitude earthquake hits off Mexico's southwest coast

The earthquake occurred around 7:49 a.m. PDT on Friday, according to the USGS.

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WCNC Charlotte (Tegna)News report · Jul 17, 4:18 PM

7.3 magnitude earthquake hits off Mexico's southwest coast

The earthquake occurred around 7:49 a.m. PDT on Friday, according to the USGS.

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WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk)News report · Jul 17, 4:18 PM

7.3 magnitude earthquake hits off Mexico's southwest coast

The earthquake occurred around 7:49 a.m. PDT on Friday, according to the USGS.

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The Washington TimesNews report · Jul 17, 4:10 PM

A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported

A strong earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, right on the border with Guatemala, and was felt from Mexico City to El Salvador. Authorities have not immediately r...

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Details84/99 Wording Gap · High confidence · 39 sources
84/99 Wording GapHigh confidence39 sources · 3 bias bucketsStable · 39 sources · all three buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report

SOURCE MAP CHANGES

Jul 17, 4:10 PM: The Washington Times joined the source map.

Jul 17, 4:18 PM: WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro) joined the source map.

Jul 17, 4:18 PM: KING5 (Tegna, Seattle) joined the source map.

Jul 17, 4:18 PM: WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC) joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 84/99 and story health is stable · 39 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format.