M4.6 earthquake — 90 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 90 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on Jul 17, 2026 at 20:02 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 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 | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 14.134, -93.003 |
| Time | Jul 17, 20:02 UTC |
| Location | 90 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| USGS event ID | us7000t1gi |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.1 | 4 km | Aug 10, 22:41 UTC | 94 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.2 | 12 km | Aug 8, 09:13 UTC | 81 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.6 | 78 km | Aug 12, 11:56 UTC | 55 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.