Magnitude 4.3 earthquake strikes 104 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Mexico on July 19, 2026, at 18:40:14.380 UTC. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the seismic event occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers beneath the earth's surface.

The earthquake's epicenter was located at coordinates 14.0543 latitude and -93.1068 longitude, specifically positioned 104 kilometers southwest of Puerto Madero, Mexico. The USGS is the primary scientific agency responsible for monitoring and reporting earthquakes globally, providing data on their magnitude, location, and depth.

Magnitude is a measure of the energy released at the earthquake's source, with 4.3 indicating a moderate earthquake. The depth indicates how far below the surface the rupture occurred.