Magnitude 4.6 earthquake strikes 57 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred off the coast of Mexico on July 18, 2026, at 17:01:33.197 UTC. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the seismic event approximately 57 kilometers west-southwest of Puerto Madero, Mexico. The earthquake's epicenter was located at coordinates 14.4572 latitude and -92.8826 longitude.

The earthquake had a relatively shallow depth of 11.076 kilometers. The USGS is responsible for monitoring and reporting earthquakes globally, disseminating data on their location, magnitude, and depth, which are crucial metrics for understanding seismic activity. These measurements provide factual information about the physical characteristics of an earthquake.