Magnitude 4.1 earthquake strikes 62 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico

A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 62 kilometers southwest of Puerto Madero, Mexico, today, July 20, 2026, at 07:19:44 UTC. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the seismic event originated at a depth of 35 kilometers. The coordinates of the earthquake's epicenter were recorded as 14.3688 degrees north latitude and -92.872 degrees west longitude.

The USGS, a scientific agency of the United States government, monitors and reports on earthquakes globally. Magnitude, a standard measure used by the USGS, quantifies the energy released at the earthquake's source, often represented on a moment magnitude scale. Depth indicates how far below the Earth's surface the earthquake originated, while location specifies its geographical position relative to identified landmarks.

These measurements, including the precise time of occurrence (UTC is Coordinated Universal Time), are crucial for understanding the characteristics of seismic events. The data provides a factual overview of the earthquake's mechanical properties as recorded by scientific instrumentation.