El Progreso, Mexico – A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck offshore southwest of El Progreso, Mexico, on Tuesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
According to the USGS, the earthquake occurred at 2:45 p.m. local time (7:45 p.m. UTC) approximately 75 kilometers (47 miles) south-southwest of El Progreso. The quake originated at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles), making it a relatively shallow earthquake that can often be felt across a wider area.
The USGS classified the event as reviewed and assigned it a preliminary magnitude of 6.0.
The earthquake occurred along Mexico’s Pacific coast, a region that lies within the Pacific Ring of Fire, where the Cocos Plate interacts with the North American Plate. This tectonic boundary experiences frequent seismic activity ranging from small tremors to powerful earthquakes.
As of Tuesday evening, there were no immediate reports of significant damage or injuries, and no tsunami warning had been issued in connection with the earthquake.
Residents who felt the shaking are encouraged to report their experience through the USGS “Did You Feel It?” program, which helps scientists better understand how earthquakes are experienced across affected communities.
Officials may continue evaluating the area as additional information becomes available. It is common for aftershocks to occur following earthquakes of this magnitude.
This is a developing story and will be updated if emergency officials release additional information regarding damage, injuries or tsunami advisories.
