M5.3 earthquake — 87 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
A moderate magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred 87 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on Jul 18, 2026 at 06:51 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 | M5.3 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 14.380, -93.151 |
| Time | Jul 18, 06:51 UTC |
| Location | 87 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| USGS event ID | us7000t1jy |
What this magnitude typically means
Moderate earthquakes are widely felt and can cause light damage close to the epicenter. The shaking you actually experience depends on how far away you are and what kind of ground you are on. 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 | 27 km | Jul 22, 10:24 UTC | 66 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.4 | 29 km | Jul 29, 00:40 UTC | 71 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.3 | 29 km | Jul 24, 13:57 UTC | 115 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.5 | 39 km | Jul 23, 15:29 UTC | 103 km SSW of La Esperanza (El Zapotal), Mexico |
| M5.1 | 45 km | Jul 25, 05:26 UTC | 43 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.2 | 45 km | Jul 22, 09:53 UTC | 69 km SSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.