Update: 5.1 magnitude earthquake detected close to San Nicolás, Mexico on March 28

Published Apr 9, 2026

A 5.1 magnitude quake occurred close to San Nicolás on Saturday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The tremor struck at 12:57 UTC (06:57 local time), with its epicenter roughly 13 km southwest of San Nicolás and a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can share your observations using the USGS Felt Report form.

Tremors last week

Last week, there have been three quakes of magnitude 2.5 or above centered nearby. The most significant was a 4.7 magnitude earthquake that shook close to Santiago Tepextla prior to this quake.

The three largest earthquakes nearby in the last week:

• 4.7, southwest of Santiago Tepextla on March 28
• 4.6, north-northeast of Montecillos on March 28
• 4.3, south-southwest of Santiago Tepextla on March 28

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey