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M4.6 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 84 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico

UTC time: 2026-07-21 06:43:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near 84 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on July 21, 2026 at 06:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 06:43:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
14.20690, -93.00190
Temperature
30.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
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 52 km away

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Atitlan
    Distance: 200 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 200 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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