Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 35.0 km
- Source
- USGS
66 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
M4.2 Earthquake near 66 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
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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
ID
faedb1e263eded7c50e31417d23bedccf8b1333e
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
Depth profile
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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Santa Maria Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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