M4.5 earthquake — 149 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 149 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on Aug 3, 2026 at 09:19 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 | 14.014, -93.601 |
| Time | Aug 3, 09:19 UTC |
| Location | 149 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| USGS event ID | us6000thr2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.4 | 27 km | Jul 31, 20:59 UTC | 123 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.4 | 37 km | Jul 31, 09:40 UTC | 120 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.3 | 46 km | Jul 29, 03:35 UTC | 111 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.2 | 47 km | Jul 28, 09:15 UTC | 118 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.6 | 52 km | Aug 1, 08:21 UTC | 99 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.4 | 58 km | Aug 1, 23:35 UTC | 107 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.