M5.1 Depth: 64.9 km

M5.1 Earthquake near 33 km SSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico

UTC time: 2026-07-17 16:01:26 UTC Local time:
M5.1 earthquake near 33 km SSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on Jul 17, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.1 Earthquake near 33 km SSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico · 2026-07-17 16:01:26 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 17, 2026 at 16:01 UTC, a magnitude M5.1 earthquake occurred near 33 km SSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico. With a focal depth of about 65 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

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

Details

Magnitude
M5.1
Depth
64.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-17 16:01:26 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
14.46430, -92.58360
Temperature
29.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 64.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 64.9 km
Shallow
64.9 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

Yellow Local impact possible.
Estimated population exposed
IV 22'511'347
V 3'321'535
VI 627'175
VII 66'991

≈ 694'166 people experienced strong to very strong shaking.

283 Felt reports · max reported intensity 5.4

Ground shaking

VII
Very strong · Intensity (MMI) VII
Moderate damage possible.

Tectonic context

Located on the North America Plate.
Near the boundary Cocos ↔ North America · about 73 km away

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Tapachula97.5 kmNE353'706
Villa Nueva260.3 kmE618'397

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Tacana
    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 120 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

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

First 6 hours15
First 24 hours34
First 72 hours34
Strongest subsequent eventM5.4

Comparison of seismic sources

7 sources currently report magnitudes from M6.0 to M7.4.

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

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
GFZM6.610.0 km14.2 km
SERBIA_RSZM7.410.0 km35.5 km
USGSM7.315.2 km34.7 km
EMSCM7.325.0 km35.3 km
USPM7.430.0 km44.7 km
RESIFM6.010.0 km52.2 km
INGVM7.446.9 km60.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥41515
Earlier events M≥5102
Compared since2025-01-01

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

Strongest earlier events

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
709
Country (24h)
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