M4.9 earthquake — 71 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
An magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred 71 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on Jul 18, 2026 at 04:28 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 | 14.581, -93.074 |
| Time | Jul 18, 04:28 UTC |
| Location | 71 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| USGS event ID | us7000t1jb |
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 | Jul 22, 10:24 UTC | 66 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M5.1 | 36 km | Jul 25, 05:26 UTC | 43 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.4 | 38 km | Jul 29, 00:40 UTC | 71 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.5 | 42 km | Jul 23, 15:29 UTC | 103 km SSW of La Esperanza (El Zapotal), Mexico |
| M4.3 | 52 km | Jul 24, 13:57 UTC | 115 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.7 | 53 km | Jul 28, 16:14 UTC | 45 km SSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.