Update: Seismic activity on July 17 – 5.1 magnitude earthquake close to Puerto Madero, Mexico reported

Published Aug 7, 2026

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

The tremor shook at 18:26 UTC (12:26 local time), with its epicenter about 71 km southwest of Puerto Madero and a depth of 35 km. The magnitude was originally reported as 5.2 but later downgraded to 5.1.

Did you feel it?

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

Quakes past week

Over the last week, there have been 13 tremors with a magnitude 2.5 or higher centered nearby, two of them larger than magnitude 5.5. The biggest, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake, rocked the same region prior to this quake.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey