M4.2 earthquake — 81 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 81 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on Aug 8, 2026 at 09:13 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 42 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 | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 42.4 km |
| Coordinates | 14.244, -92.992 |
| Time | Aug 8, 09:13 UTC |
| Location | 81 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| USGS event ID | us6000tj80 |
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 | 19 km | Aug 1, 23:22 UTC | 73 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.3 | 36 km | Aug 4, 05:58 UTC | 92 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.6 | 43 km | Aug 4, 07:07 UTC | 112 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.3 | 43 km | Aug 4, 11:07 UTC | 94 km WSW of Aquiles Serdán, Mexico |
| M4.4 | 54 km | Aug 1, 23:35 UTC | 107 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico |
| M4.5 | 70 km | Aug 3, 09:19 UTC | 149 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.