M4.9 earthquake — 48 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 48 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on Jul 17, 2026 at 16:00 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 35 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 | M4.9 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 14.443, -92.772 |
| Time | Jul 17, 16:00 UTC |
| Location | 48 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| USGS event ID | us7000t1dz |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.9 | 6 km | Jul 30, 18:20 UTC | 54 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.7 | 16 km | Jul 28, 16:14 UTC | 38 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.0 | 17 km | Jul 29, 03:53 UTC | 65 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.4 | 23 km | Jul 29, 00:40 UTC | 71 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M5.9 | 23 km | Jul 28, 05:35 UTC | 50 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico |
| M4.5 | 41 km | Jul 29, 23:17 UTC | 72 km WSW of Aquiles Serdán, Mexico |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.