M4.5 earthquake — 79 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
An magnitude 4.5 earthquake occurred 79 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on Jul 17, 2026 at 15:45 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 | M4.5 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 14.310, -93.028 |
| Time | Jul 17, 15:45 UTC |
| Location | 79 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| USGS event ID | us7000t2qd |
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 | 14 km | Jul 29, 00:40 UTC | 71 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.0 | 15 km | Jul 29, 03:53 UTC | 65 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.9 | 25 km | Jul 30, 18:20 UTC | 54 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.3 | 35 km | Jul 29, 03:35 UTC | 111 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.5 | 36 km | Jul 29, 23:17 UTC | 72 km WSW of Aquiles Serdán, Mexico |
| M5.2 | 39 km | Jul 31, 16:15 UTC | 85 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.