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M4.2 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 78 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico

UTC time: 2025-07-20 02:14:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 20, 2025 at 02:14 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near 78 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-20 02:14:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
14.24910, -92.96770
Temperature
29.6°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

  • Tacana
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 163 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 167 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 195 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 196 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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