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M4.5 Depth: 41.2 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 74 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico

UTC time: 2026-07-18 02:29:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 74 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on July 18, 2026 at 02:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 41 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
41.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 02:29:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
14.20900, -92.87150
Temperature
31.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41.2 km
Shallow
41.2 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 55 km away

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  • Atitlan
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    Distance: 187 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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