M4.2 earthquake — 8 km SSE of Puerto Madero, Mexico
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 8 km SSE of Puerto Madero, Mexico on Aug 8, 2026 at 12:28 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 76 km — an intermediate-depth earthquake. Intermediate quakes spread their energy over a wider area and are often felt across a broad region.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 75.6 km |
| Coordinates | 14.649, -92.406 |
| Time | Aug 8, 12:28 UTC |
| Location | 8 km SSE of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| USGS event ID | us6000tk91 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.2 | 73 km | Aug 8, 09:13 UTC | 76 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.6 | 77 km | Aug 12, 11:56 UTC | 55 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala |
| M4.1 | 90 km | Aug 10, 22:41 UTC | 94 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.