How strong was the 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico earthquake?
The 5 km W of San Pedro Tidaá, Mexico earthquake had a magnitude of 5.6 mww, classified as a "Moderate" earthquake on the magnitude scale. Earthquakes of this magnitude can cause damage to poorly constructed buildings and are felt widely.
Where exactly did this earthquake occur and how deep was it?
This earthquake struck at coordinates 17.3361N, 97.4253W, at a depth of 62.0 km. This intermediate depth can still produce significant shaking at the surface.
Did this earthquake trigger a tsunami warning?
No tsunami warning was issued for this earthquake. Earthquakes below magnitude 6.5 rarely generate dangerous tsunamis, though localized effects are possible in rare cases.
How many people felt this earthquake?
51 people submitted felt reports to the USGS for this earthquake. The Community Decimal Intensity (CDI) reached 5.0, indicating moderate shaking felt by most people indoors. The Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) was estimated at 4.3.
When did this earthquake happen and how significant was it?
This earthquake occurred on March 15, 2025 at 12:19:27. The USGS assigned it a significance score of 508 out of a possible 3,000, which factors in magnitude, felt reports, and potential impact. This is a moderately significant seismic event. The PAGER alert level was "green", indicating the estimated level of response needed.