M4.5 earthquake — 74 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 74 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on Jul 18, 2026 at 02:29 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 41 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 | 41.2 km |
| Coordinates | 14.209, -92.871 |
| Time | Jul 18, 02:29 UTC |
| Location | 74 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| USGS event ID | us7000t1iu |
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 | 9 km | Jul 29, 00:40 UTC | 71 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.2 | 10 km | Jul 22, 09:53 UTC | 69 km SSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.3 | 13 km | Jul 22, 17:03 UTC | 66 km SSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.5 | 15 km | Jul 22, 10:24 UTC | 66 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M5.9 | 29 km | Jul 28, 05:35 UTC | 50 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico |
| M4.7 | 31 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.