M5.3 Earthquake 84 km SSW of El Progreso, Mexico — June 30, 2026
2026-06-30 21:01:35 UTC (2 hours ago) · approx. 2:01 PM UTC-7 local
Felt by 1 person across nearby locations. Aftershock of the M6.0 mainshock.
On June 30, 2026 at 21:01 UTC, a magnitude 5.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 84 km SSW of El Progreso, Mexico, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 24.7530°, -108.9778°. This earthquake was detected by 46 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 432, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 1 kilotons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.7 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
This earthquake is part of an ongoing aftershock sequence following the magnitude 6.0 mainshock that occurred 3 hours ago 75 km SSW of El Progreso, Mexico. Since the mainshock, the USGS has recorded 1 aftershocks in this area. Aftershock activity is expected to continue for weeks to months as stresses on surrounding faults redistribute.
The epicenter is located in Mexico, a region characterized by the Middle America Trench, where the Cocos Plate subducts beneath the North American Plate. The nearest mapped fault system is the Middle America Trench. View all earthquakes in Mexico.
Learn more: Magnitude scale · Aftershock sequences
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 1 citizen response to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
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Earthquake Details
-108.9778°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.3 earthquake near El Progreso, Mexico?
The magnitude 5.3 earthquake that struck 84 km SSW of El Progreso, Mexico on June 30, 2026 at 21:01 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 24.7530°, -108.9778°, which is 84 km SSW of El Progreso, Mexico. View all earthquakes in Mexico.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.3 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Is this the same earthquake as the M6.0 one earlier?
No. This magnitude 5.3 earthquake is an aftershock of the larger magnitude 6.0 mainshock that occurred earlier 75 km SSW of El Progreso, Mexico. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes triggered by stress changes from the mainshock.
Has Mexico had earthquakes this big before?
The largest recorded earthquake in Mexico was the M8.1 Chiapas earthquake of September 8, 2017. Today's magnitude 5.3 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000t9a4). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, June 30, 2026). M5.3 Earthquake 84 km SSW of El Progreso, Mexico — June 30, 2026. Retrieved June 30, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000t9a4/