M4.5 earthquake — 117 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 117 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on Aug 22, 2026 at 21:53 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 14.126, -93.329 |
| Time | Aug 22, 21:53 UTC |
| Location | 117 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| USGS event ID | us6000tmuq |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.7 | 23 km | Aug 18, 05:02 UTC | 95 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M5.2 | 51 km | Aug 16, 15:52 UTC | 67 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.0 | 152 km | Aug 18, 05:42 UTC | 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.