EMSC · August 22, 2026
Magnitude 3.7 earthquake — 11 km ENE of Sector H Tres, Mexico
A magnitude 3.7 earthquake was recorded near 11 km ENE of Sector H Tres, Mexico on Aug 22, 2026, 11:55 AM (local time at the epicentre — CST, UTC-6), at a depth of about 44.9 km, according to EMSC.
EMSCShallow (0–70 km)Reviewed by a seismologist
Updated 2026-08-27 13:57 UTC
The full record
- Magnitude
- M 3.7 · m
- Location
- 11 km ENE of Sector H Tres, Mexico
- Local time at the epicentre
- Aug 22, 2026, 11:55 AM — CST, UTC-6
- Time (UTC)
- 2026-08-22 17:55 UTC
- Depth
- 44.9 km · Shallow (0–70 km)
- Coordinates
- 15.733, -96.246
- Felt reports
- No “Did You Feel It?” reports submitted
- Tsunami
- No tsunami evaluation was flagged for this earthquake.
- Review status
- Reviewed by a seismologist
- Catalog
- EMSC (Centro Sismológico Euromediterráneo)
Epicentre and nearby recent earthquakes
The highlighted circle is this earthquake. Smaller circles are other events recorded nearby in the last 30 days.
What the shaking was like
Shallow earthquakes release their energy close to the surface, so they are felt more strongly nearby than a deeper earthquake of the same magnitude.
No intensity estimate was published for this event, which is usual for small earthquakes far from populated areas.
Who lives nearby
About 52,446 people live in towns within 30 km of the epicentre, and 223,285 within 100 km. Distances are from the epicentre to the town centre.
| Place | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Sector H Tres | 11.2 km ENE | 2,837 |
| Crucecita | 12.5 km ENE | 15,130 |
| Cuapinolito (Azulillo) | 12.6 km NW | 1,259 |
| Santa María Huatulco | 13.7 km NW | 7,409 |
| La Erradura | 14.7 km NW | 1,077 |
| San Isidro Apango | 14.7 km NW | 1,030 |
| San Miguel Figueroa | 17.9 km WNW | 1,137 |
| Benito Juárez | 18.5 km NNW | 1,305 |
| San Miguel del Puerto | 22.3 km NNE | 779 |
| San Pedro Pochutla | 23.6 km W | 13,685 |
Earthquake history in this area
No earthquake of magnitude 4.5+ has been recorded within 200 km of this epicentre since 1960, in Mexico.
Other earthquakes near this epicentre
14 other events within 100 km in the last 30 days.
M 4.1 14 km W of Crucecita, Mexico
M 4.0 58 km N of Puerto Ángel, Mexico
M 4.2 4 km WNW of Puerto Ángel, Mexico
M 3.7 15 km WNW of Crucecita, Mexico
M 3.8 6 km SSW of Puerto Escondido, Mexico
M 3.8 35 km N of Santa Gertrudis Miramar, Mexico
M 3.8 3 km SW of Crucecita, Mexico
M 3.7 35 km NNW of Santa Gertrudis Miramar, Mexico
M 3.6 26 km NNW of El Coyul, Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How strong was the 11 km ENE of Sector H Tres, Mexico earthquake?
Magnitude 3.7 (m), at a depth of 44.9 km. Shallow earthquakes release their energy close to the surface, so they are felt more strongly nearby than a deeper earthquake of the same magnitude.
Exactly when did it happen?
Aug 22, 2026, 11:55 AM (local time at the epicentre — CST, UTC-6). In universal time: 2026-08-22 17:55 UTC.
Was it felt?
No “Did You Feel It?” reports were submitted for this event. Small earthquakes usually pass unnoticed except very close to the epicentre.
Was there a tsunami warning?
No tsunami evaluation was flagged for this earthquake.
Which towns are closest to the epicentre?
The closest is Sector H Tres, 11.2 km ENE (population 2,837).
Are earthquakes normal in this area?
14 further events were recorded within 100 km of the epicentre in the last 30 days.
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About this page
Event data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) and, in Venezuela, FUNVISIS. Populated places and time zones: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Preliminary solutions are revised as more observations arrive.