Update: Earthquake of 5.0 magnitude detected close to Puerto Madero, Mexico on July 17

Published Aug 7, 2026

TAPACHULA, Chis. — A 5.0 magnitude quake struck near Puerto Madero on Friday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 15:57 UTC (09:57 local time), a tremor rattled the region at a depth of 35 km, with its epicenter about 98 km southwest of Puerto Madero. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.1 event, but later downgraded it to 5.0.

Did you feel it?

Those who noticed the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

Tremors past week

Four tremors of magnitude 2.5 or above were registered in the area last week. The biggest, a 7.3 magnitude quake, was recorded in the same region prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey