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M4.2 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 66 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico

UTC time: 2026-07-18 07:46:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 18, 2026 at 07:46 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near 66 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico. With a focal depth of about 35 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
M4.2
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 07:46:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
14.36260, -92.91980
Temperature
31.2°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

Tectonic context

Located on the North America Plate.
Near the boundary Cocos ↔ North America · about 71 km away

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Atitlan
    Distance: 188 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'535 m ·Last eruption: 1853 ·Guatemala
  • Toliman
    Distance: 188 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'158 m ·Guatemala

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