Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 35.0 km
- Source
- USGS
81 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
M4.7 Earthquake near 81 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
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About this earthquake
On July 20, 2026 at 01:53 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near 81 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
0774c4b31b9d5b9e2f2bea736b1d377bac87b881
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 01:53:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
14.47290,
-93.13460
Depth profile
Shallow
35 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Tectonic context
Located on the North America Plate.
Near the boundary Cocos ↔ North America · about 73 km away
Volcanoes nearby
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Santa Maria Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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