Update: Earthquake jolts region near Manuel Ávila Camacho (Ponte Duro), Mexico on Aug. 11 – 5.8 magnitude detected

Published Sep 8, 2025

TONALÁ, Chis. — According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 5.8 magnitude quake struck near Manuel Ávila Camacho (Ponte Duro) Monday evening.

At 02:20 UTC (20:20 local time), the area was shaken by a tremor. The earthquake hit at a depth of 9 km, with its epicenter roughly 138 km southwest of Manuel Ávila Camacho (Ponte Duro).

Did you feel it?

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

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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.

Historical information
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake 276 km northwest of this event struck Oaxaca, Mexico on September 30, 1999 (UTC), with estimated population exposures of 501,000 at intensity VII and 37,000 at intensity VIII, resulting in a reported 35 fatalities.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey