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M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 86 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico

UTC time: 2026-07-17 19:09:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near 86 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on July 17, 2026 at 19:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-17 19:09:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
14.19180, -93.00800
Temperature
31.7°C

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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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'745 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Guatemala
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    Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'173 m ·Last eruption: 1818 ·Guatemala
  • Atitlan
    Distance: 201 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 201 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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