M5.3 earthquake — 112 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
A moderate magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred 112 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on Sep 6, 2026 at 02:56 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M5.3 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 14.146, -93.281 |
| Time | Sep 6, 02:56 UTC |
| Location | 112 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| USGS event ID | us7000tem2 |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 7 km | Sep 24, 14:02 UTC | 106 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.2 | 16 km | Sep 26, 17:30 UTC | 120 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.4 | 61 km | Sep 21, 22:01 UTC | 103 km SW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico |
| M4.2 | 181 km | Sep 21, 11:02 UTC | 15 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico |
| M4.7 | 233 km | Sep 22, 11:43 UTC | 7 km WNW of La Gomera, Guatemala |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.