Magnitude 4.6 Earthquake Strikes Near Felipe Carrillo Puerto in Quintana Roo

Map showing epicenter of magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Quintana Roo

Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Quintana Roo — A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck early Sunday morning, with its epicenter located 17 kilometers east of Felipe Carrillo Puerto, according to the state Civil Protection Coordination, citing data from the National Seismological Service (SSN).

The quake occurred at 3:00 a.m. local time. Following monitoring by state and municipal authorities, officials confirmed no injuries or property damage were reported.

Civil Protection said it is maintaining constant surveillance in the area and urged the public to rely only on official channels for information, avoiding the spread of rumors or unverified reports.

Recent Seismic Activity in Quintana Roo

This earthquake comes days after another tremor was felt across several municipalities in Quintana Roo on June 15. That quake registered magnitude 5.1 mb, with its epicenter off the coast of Cuba at coordinates 22.90°N, 85.19°W, at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers. It occurred at 12:37 p.m. local time and was reported felt in various parts of the state.

On June 8, around 1:00 p.m., another tremor of about magnitude 4.2 was detected near the Quintana Roo coast. The Android Earthquake Alert System linked that event to a magnitude 6.1 earthquake 105 kilometers from Mantua, Cuba, prompting preventive evacuations in some buildings in Quintana Roo, though no damage was reported.

Ongoing Monitoring

Although Quintana Roo is not a seismically active region compared to other parts of Mexico, Civil Protection authorities continue to monitor for any changes or new events. This latest earthquake near Felipe Carrillo Puerto is the third perceptible tremor in the state in less than a week. Officials advise residents to remain calm, identify evacuation routes, and follow official recommendations in case of emergency.

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By Ana Reyes

Ana Reyes covers environmental policy, conservation initiatives, infrastructure projects, and political developments across the Yucatán Peninsula for Riviera Maya News & Events. She reports on issues from sargassum management and reef conservation to the Maya Train, coastal development, and state and federal policy affecting Quintana Roo and the broader peninsula.Ana has covered environmental and political news since 2023, tracking key developments in Mexico's environmental regulations, coral reef protection, coastal zone management, and the intersection of tourism development with conservation efforts. Her reporting spans from Cancun's hotel zone to the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve and the culturally significant regions of the Yucatán interior.Ana is fluent in English and Spanish, and draws from a wide range of sources including government environmental agencies, conservation organizations, academic researchers, and local community leaders to provide balanced, well-sourced coverage. She is particularly focused on how environmental policy decisions affect the daily lives of residents and the long-term sustainability of the region.For story tips: ana@rivieramayanews.mx