M4.4 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 47 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico

UTC time: 2026-07-18 21:35:29 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2026 at 21:35 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near 47 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico. 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
M4.4
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 21:35:29 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
14.42200, -92.73430
Temperature
31.6°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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Atitlan
    Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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