M4.6 earthquake — 132 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 132 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on Sep 18, 2026 at 13:12 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 14.299, -93.569 |
| Time | Sep 18, 13:12 UTC |
| Location | 132 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| USGS event ID | us7000tiaq |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 32 km | Oct 3, 20:33 UTC | 121 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.9 | 54 km | Oct 7, 07:43 UTC | 80 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.