Sept. 6: Earthquake of 5.3 magnitude registered close to Puerto Madero, Mexico

Published Sep 6, 2026

TAPACHULA, Chis. — A 5.3 magnitude quake occurred close to Puerto Madero on Sunday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor jolted at 02:56 UTC (20:56 local time), with its epicenter roughly 108 km southwest of Puerto Madero and a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

Those who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.

Tremors last week

During the past week, there have been four quakes of magnitude 2.5 or above centered nearby. The biggest, a 5.6 magnitude earthquake, hit in the same region on Sep. 2.

The four largest earthquakes nearby in the last week:

• 5.6, west-southwest of Puerto Madero on Sept. 2
• 4.3, southwest of Brisas Barra de Suchiate on Aug. 30
• 4.3, west-southwest of Puerto Madero on Sept. 2
• 4.1, southwest of Puerto Madero on Sept. 2

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey