5.7
EarthquakeStrongPAGER: green
M5.7 earthquake near Isla, Veracruz
1688 d ago · 3 Mar 2022, 14:40 UTC Veracruz, Mexico
A tsunami flag was raised for this event. This does not mean a tsunami occurred. Always follow official tsunami warning centres and local authorities.
What happened
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Veracruz, Mexico on 3 Mar 2022, 14:40 UTC at a depth of 110 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Moderate. Can damage poorly built structures close to the epicentre. This was an intermediate-depth earthquake, so shaking is spread over a wider, gentler area.
The nearest town in our records is Isla, about 23 km away in Veracruz, Mexico.
Timeline
First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:47 UTC
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