M5.5 Depth: 35.0 km

M5.5 Earthquake near 81 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico

UTC time: 2026-07-19 17:45:17 UTC Local time:
M5.5 earthquake near 81 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on Jul 19, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.5 Earthquake near 81 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico · 2026-07-19 17:45:17 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.5 earthquake was recorded near 81 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on July 19, 2026 at 17:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M5.5
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-19 17:45:17 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
14.15920, -92.90520
Temperature
31.1°C

Map

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

Estimated impact

Green No or minimal impact expected.
Estimated population exposed
IV 480'252
1 Felt reports · max reported intensity 1

Ground shaking

IV
Light · Intensity (MMI) IV
Felt by many, no damage.

Tectonic context

Located on the North America Plate.
Near the boundary Cocos ↔ North America · about 49 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Tapachula97.6 kmNE353'706
Villa Nueva249.4 kmE618'397

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Tacana
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 146 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 191 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 192 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours5
First 24 hours24
First 72 hours24
Strongest subsequent eventM5.1

Comparison of seismic sources

5 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.3 to M5.7.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
SERBIA_RSZM5.310.0 km44.2 km
GFZM5.410.0 km19.1 km
EMSCM5.429.0 km12.7 km
INGVM5.730.5 km7.0 km
USGSM5.535.0 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#16
Earlier events M≥4462
Earlier events M≥535
Compared since2025-01-12

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

Stats (last 24h)

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Country (24h)
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