A 6.0 magnitude quake struck near El Progreso around midday Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor shook at 19:45 UTC (12:45 local time), with its epicenter approximately 75 km south-southwest of El Progreso and a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

You can let the USGS know if you noticed the earthquake by filling out their Felt Report form. The agency has received 15 responses on its online form so far, from people reporting they experienced weak to light shaking. According to the USGS DYFI report, residents in cities like Los Mochis and Guasave reported feeling the quake.

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are a mix of vulnerable and earthquake resistant construction. The predominant vulnerable building types are mud wall and adobe block with concrete bond beam construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey