Update: Earthquake of 5.1 magnitude detected close to Puerto Madero, Mexico on July 17

Published Aug 7, 2026

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

The tremor struck the area at 17:03 UTC (11:03 local time). It occurred at a depth of 17 km with the epicenter approximately 84 km southwest of Puerto Madero.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the earthquake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form.

Tremors past week

Last week, eight tremors with a magnitude 2.5 or higher have been registered in the region, two of them larger than magnitude 5.5. The biggest, a 7.3 magnitude quake, slammed the same region prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey