USGS · September 2, 2026
Magnitude 5.6 earthquake near Puerto Madero, Mexico
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake was recorded near 77 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on Sep 2, 2026, 06:28 AM (local time at the epicentre — CST, UTC-6), at a depth of about 11.0 km, according to USGS.
USGSShaking IVPAGER GreenShallow (0–70 km)Reviewed by a seismologist
Updated 2026-10-02 12:11 UTC
The full record
- Magnitude
- M 5.6 · moment magnitude (W-phase)
- Location
- 77 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
- Local time at the epicentre
- Sep 2, 2026, 06:28 AM — CST, UTC-6
- Time (UTC)
- 2026-09-02 12:28 UTC
- Depth
- 11.0 km · Shallow (0–70 km)
- Coordinates
- 14.323, -93.016
- Felt reports
- No “Did You Feel It?” reports submitted
- Estimated shaking
- IV · Light
- PAGER impact alert
- Green — No casualties or significant damage expected.
- Tsunami
- No tsunami evaluation was flagged for this earthquake.
- Significance
- 482 / 1000 · notable event
- Solution quality
- 208 seismic stations used · 88° azimuthal gap (well-constrained epicentre)
- Review status
- Reviewed by a seismologist
- Catalog
- USGS
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.
Estimated instrumental shaking IV (Light): Felt indoors by many; dishes and windows rattle and parked cars rock.
Felt it yourself? USGS collects first-hand reports through “Did You Feel It?”, and those reports are what produce the community intensity above.
Who lives nearby
About 0 people live in towns within 30 km of the epicentre, and 81,185 within 100 km. Distances are from the epicentre to the town centre.
| Place | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Madero | 77.8 km NE | 9,557 |
| El Encanto | 79.4 km NE | 1,726 |
| Buenos Aires | 85.3 km NE | 4,260 |
| Mazatán | 85.6 km NE | 6,838 |
| Tinajas 1ra. Sección | 86.0 km ENE | 1,055 |
| Aquiles Serdán | 87.3 km NE | 1,135 |
| Brisas Barra de Suchiate | 88.5 km ENE | 13,743 |
| Ocós | 91.0 km ENE | 4,417 |
| Marte R. Gómez | 91.1 km NE | 1,263 |
| Congregación Reforma | 91.2 km NE | 1,132 |
Earthquake history in this area
12 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5+ have been recorded within 200 km of this epicentre since 1960, in Mexico.
Other earthquakes near this epicentre
134 other events within 100 km in the last 30 days.
M 3.8 OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO
M 4.1 OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO
M 4.1 28 km SW of Buenos Aires, Mexico
M 3.6 OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO
M 4.1 OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO
M 3.9 OFFSHORE CHIAPAS, MEXICO
M 4.1 OFF COAST OF CHIAPAS, MEXICO
M 4.4 142 km SSW of La Esperanza (El Zapotal), Mexico
M 3.8 28 km NE of Puerto Madero, Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How strong was the 77 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico earthquake?
Magnitude 5.6 (moment magnitude (W-phase)), at a depth of 11.0 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?
Sep 2, 2026, 06:28 AM (local time at the epicentre — CST, UTC-6). In universal time: 2026-09-02 12:28 UTC.
Was it felt?
No “Did You Feel It?” reports were submitted for this event. Felt indoors by many; dishes and windows rattle and parked cars rock.
Was there a tsunami warning?
No tsunami evaluation was flagged for this earthquake.
Which towns are closest to the epicentre?
The closest is Puerto Madero, 77.8 km NE (population 9,557).
Are earthquakes normal in this area?
Yes. The largest earthquake recorded within 200 km since 1960 was magnitude 8.2 (2017 Tehuantepec, Mexico Earthquake, 2017), and 134 further events were recorded within 100 km 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), in Venezuela FUNVISIS and in Brazil the RSBR through the Centro de Sismologia da USP. Populated places and time zones: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Preliminary solutions are revised as more observations arrive.