SAN PEDRO JICAYÁN, Oax. — A 5.5 magnitude quake occurred near San Juan Jicayán on Monday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The USGS reported a tremor in the area at 15:19 UTC (09:19 local time). The epicenter was approximately 0 km southwest of San Juan Jicayán, at a depth of 18 km. Seismologists first reported it as a 5.7 event, but later downgraded it to 5.5.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has received 49 responses on its online form so far, from people saying they felt weak shaking. Residents reported experiencing the quake in multiple cities, including Naucalpan, Mexico City, Nezahualcóyotl and Puebla according to the USGS DYFI report.

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means 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