Magnitude 4.4 earthquake strikes 47 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck approximately 47 kilometers southwest of Puerto Madero, Mexico, today, July 18, 2026, at 21:35:29.338 UTC. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the seismic event occurred at a depth of 35 kilometers.

The epicenter of the earthquake was located at geographic coordinates 14.422 latitude and -92.7343 longitude. Earthquakes are a common occurrence globally, resulting from the movement of tectonic plates, and their magnitudes are determined using seismic instruments that measure the strength of ground motion.