Shallow M5.7 earthquake hits Zocoteaca de León, Mexico

An earthquake measuring M5.7 was recorded at 15:19 UTC on May 4, 2026, approximately 2 km (1 mile) southeast of Zocoteaca de León, Mexico. The shock occurred at a depth of 22.2 km (13.8 miles) based on USGS data.

The coordinates place the event at roughly 16.6°N, 98.0°W, in inland southern Mexico near the town of Zocoteaca de León. The region is characterized by small towns and rural settlements, with the nearest city being located several kilometers away.

Critical infrastructure in the broader area may include regional highways, energy distribution lines, and local road networks serving the local communities and nearby municipalities.

There is no tsunami threat associated with this earthquake, based on its location and available data.

The maximum estimated intensity for this event reached V. The significance index is 500 (on a scale that runs through 1 000), based on magnitude, felt reports, and estimated impact.

Southern Mexico sits near the convergent boundary between the Cocos and North American tectonic plates, a region recognized for significant seismic activity caused by subduction and crustal deformation.

This information was last updated at 15:42 UTC on May 4, 2026.