Magnitude 4.5 earthquake strikes 70 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico

A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck off the coast of Mexico on July 20, 2026, at 11:10:48.518 UTC. The seismic event was centered approximately 70 kilometers southwest of Puerto Madero, Mexico, at coordinates 14.2217 latitude and -92.8306 longitude. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the earthquake's depth at 35 kilometers.

The USGS utilizes a global network of seismograph stations and satellite technology to detect and measure earthquake activity worldwide, providing data such as magnitude, location, and depth. These measurements are crucial for understanding seismic events and their characteristics.