M4.6 earthquake — 99 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 99 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on Aug 1, 2026 at 08:21 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 12 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 | 11.9 km |
| Coordinates | 14.339, -93.259 |
| Time | Aug 1, 08:21 UTC |
| Location | 99 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| USGS event ID | us6000thfh |
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 | 24 km | Aug 1, 23:35 UTC | 107 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico |
| M4.4 | 25 km | Jul 31, 20:59 UTC | 123 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M4.3 | 26 km | Aug 1, 23:22 UTC | 73 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| M5.2 | 29 km | Jul 31, 16:15 UTC | 85 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico |
| M4.3 | 36 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 |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.