M5.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.1 Earthquake near 99 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico

UTC time: 2026-07-18 01:49:02 UTC Local time:
M5.1 earthquake near 99 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on Jul 18, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.1 Earthquake near 99 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico · 2026-07-18 01:49:02 UTC

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2026 at 01:49 UTC, a magnitude M5.1 earthquake occurred near 99 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

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

Details

Magnitude
M5.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 01:49:02 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
14.36650, -93.26790
Temperature
31.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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 56 km away

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Huixtla118.6 kmNE32'033
Tapachula121.6 kmNE353'706
Tuxtla Gutiérrez261.4 kmN604'147

GeoNames · CC BY 4.0

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tacana
    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'064 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Mexico-Guatemala
  • Tajumulco
    Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'203 m ·Guatemala
  • Santa Maria
    Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
  • Almolonga
    Distance: 194 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 225 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 225 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

Comparison of seismic sources

4 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.1 to M5.4.

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

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
GFZM5.410.0 km21.4 km
ISCM5.210.0 km20.5 km
USGSM5.110.0 km0.0 km
EMSCM5.418.0 km4.6 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#13
Earlier events M≥4451
Earlier events M≥531
Compared since2025-01-12

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

Strongest earlier events

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