M5.6 earthquake — 77 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
A moderate magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred 77 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on Sep 2, 2026 at 12:28 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 11 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 | M5.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 11.0 km |
| Coordinates | 14.323, -93.016 |
| Time | Sep 2, 12:28 UTC |
| Location | 77 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| USGS event ID | us7000tdmp |
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 | 29 km | Sep 24, 14:02 UTC | 106 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.6 | 59 km | Sep 18, 13:12 UTC | 125 km SSW of La Esperanza (El Zapotal), Mexico |
| M4.4 | 60 km | Sep 21, 22:01 UTC | 103 km SW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico |
| M4.2 | 159 km | Sep 21, 11:02 UTC | 15 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico |
| M4.7 | 206 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.