SAN MIGUEL COATLÁN, Oax. — Sunday afternoon, a 5.7 magnitude quake was recorded near San Miguel Coatlán, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor hit the region at 21:42 UTC (15:42 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was located roughly 3 km east of San Miguel Coatlán and occurred at a depth of 22 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the quake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form. So far, the agency has collected 72 online responses from individuals indicating that they experienced the tremor. Weak to light shaking was detected, and people in multiple cities — such as Naucalpan, Mexico City, Xico and Tierra Blanca — reported experiencing the earthquake, according to the USGS DYFI report.

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.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey