Magnitude 5.3 earthquake strikes 59 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Mexico on July 19, 2026, at 02:18:54.767 UTC. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the seismic event occurred at a depth of 19.593 kilometers. Its epicenter was located at coordinates 14.292, -92.7591, approximately 59 km southwest of Puerto Madero, Mexico.

The USGS, a scientific agency of the United States government, monitors and reports on earthquakes globally, providing critical data on their magnitude, location, and depth. Magnitude is a measure of the energy released at the earthquake's source, often calculated using seismic waves recorded by instruments worldwide. The reported depth indicates how far below the Earth's surface the rupture occurred.