M4.5 earthquake — 121 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 121 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on Jul 17, 2026 at 19:10 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 | 14.147, -93.378 |
| Time | Jul 17, 19:10 UTC |
| Location | 121 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| USGS event ID | us7000t2s6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.1 | 38 km | Aug 10, 22:41 UTC | 94 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.2 | 43 km | Aug 8, 09:13 UTC | 81 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.6 | 118 km | Aug 12, 11:56 UTC | 55 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.