Update: Earthquake strikes region near Puerto Madero, Mexico on July 17 – 5.1 magnitude reported

Published Jul 31, 2026

TAPACHULA, Chis. — A 5.1 magnitude quake occurred close to Puerto Madero on Friday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

At 15:19 UTC (09:19 local time), a tremor shook the area at a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter approximately 106 km west-southwest of Puerto Madero.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

Tremors last week

In the past week, there have been three tremors of magnitude 2.5 or above centered nearby. The strongest, a 7.3 magnitude quake, rocked in the same region prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey