Update: Earthquake shakes region close to Puerto Madero, Mexico on July 17 – 5.0 magnitude recorded

Published Aug 7, 2026

TAPACHULA, Chis. — A 5.0 magnitude quake rattled close to Puerto Madero on Friday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor jolted the area at 15:30 UTC (09:30 local time). It occurred at a depth of 56 km with the epicenter about 65 km southwest of Puerto Madero.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you experienced the earthquake by filling out their Felt Report form.

Tremors last week

In the past week, four tremors of magnitude 2.5 or above have been reported in the area. The biggest, a 7.3 magnitude quake, slammed in the same region prior to this quake.

The four largest earthquakes nearby in the last week:

• 7.3, west of Puerto Madero on July 17
• 5.0, west-northwest of Tinajas 1ra. Sección on July 14
• 4.7, west-southwest of Puerto Madero on July 17
• 4.0, west-southwest of Puerto Madero on July 14

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey