M4.5 earthquake — 71 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 71 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on Jul 17, 2026 at 18:17 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 18 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 | 17.9 km |
| Coordinates | 14.277, -92.908 |
| Time | Jul 17, 18:17 UTC |
| Location | 71 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| USGS event ID | us7000t1fj |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.3 | 20 km | Aug 1, 23:22 UTC | 73 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.6 | 38 km | Aug 1, 08:21 UTC | 99 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.3 | 41 km | Aug 4, 05:58 UTC | 92 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.3 | 48 km | Aug 4, 11:07 UTC | 94 km WSW of Aquiles Serdán, Mexico |
| M4.6 | 51 km | Aug 4, 07:07 UTC | 112 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.4 | 58 km | Jul 31, 20:59 UTC | 123 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.