JOSÉ MARÍA MORELOS, Q.R. — the U.S. Geological Survey reported that a 5.5 magnitude quake occurred near José María Morelos around midday Friday.

A tremor struck the area at 19:33 UTC (12:33 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was located roughly 201 km southwest of José María Morelos and occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the quake, you can report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

Impact and estimated losses

Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.

Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are a mix of vulnerable and earthquake resistant construction. The predominant vulnerable building types are mud wall and adobe block with concrete bond beam construction.

Last week’s tremor

During the past week, one more magnitude 4.3 quake was detected in the region, with the event occurring close to José María Morelos too, prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey