Has Mexico ever been hit by a tsunami?

Answer 1

Yes; Mexico has a hurricane every year.

Mexico is located between the Pacific and the Gulf of Mexico / Caribbean Sea. As such, between May and October of each year, the Atlantic and Pacific hurricane seasons affect Mexico. Some of the most destructive hurricanes touching Mexico include:

• Patricia (2015)
• Ingrid (2013)
• Karl (2010)
• Stan (2005)
• Roxanne (1995)
• Beatriz (1993)
• Gilbert (1988)
• Fifi (1974)
• "Mexico" (1959)

Answer 2

No. Mexico's Pacific coast has been defined by the interaction of the North American and Pacific plates, which have made the western side of Mexico a bit steep, and most villages, towns and cities along such coast have been settled one or two miles in the interior (such as Los Cabos) or are protected by bays (such as Acapulco). This makes them less vulnerable to seismic-related tsunamis.

On the other hand, the populations along the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea have constructed walls (such as Campeche) or have also settled in the interior or higher areas (such as Veracruz or Tampico), as the areas along the gulf of Mexico are prone to flooding during the hurricane season.