USGS · July 17, 2026
Magnitude 7.3 earthquake — 52 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake was recorded near 52 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico on Jul 17, 2026, 08:48 AM (local time at the epicentre — CST, UTC-6), at a depth of about 22.0 km, according to USGS.
USGSFelt by 288 people · community intensity VII (very strong)Shaking VIIPAGER YellowShallow (0–70 km)Reviewed by a seismologist
Updated 2026-08-23 10:10 UTC
The full record
- Magnitude
- M 7.3 · moment magnitude (W-phase)
- Location
- 52 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico
- Local time at the epicentre
- Jul 17, 2026, 08:48 AM — CST, UTC-6
- Time (UTC)
- 2026-07-17 14:48 UTC
- Depth
- 22.0 km · Shallow (0–70 km)
- Coordinates
- 14.636, -92.897
- Felt reports
- Felt by 288 people · community intensity VII (very strong)
- Estimated shaking
- VII · Very strong
- PAGER impact alert
- Yellow — A local response is likely: some casualties and damage are possible.
- Tsunami
- No tsunami evaluation was flagged for this earthquake.
- Significance
- 1033 / 1000 · major event
- Solution quality
- 249 seismic stations used · 51° azimuthal gap (well-constrained epicentre)
- Review status
- Reviewed by a seismologist
- Catalog
- USGS
Epicentre and nearby recent earthquakes
The highlighted circle is this earthquake. Smaller circles are other events recorded nearby in the last 30 days.
What the shaking was like
Shallow earthquakes release their energy close to the surface, so they are felt more strongly nearby than a deeper earthquake of the same magnitude.
Estimated instrumental shaking VII (Very strong): Difficult to stand; considerable damage in poorly built structures.
People who reported it described intensity VII (Very strong): Difficult to stand; considerable damage in poorly built structures.
Felt it yourself? USGS collects first-hand reports through “Did You Feel It?”, and those reports are what produce the community intensity above.
Who lives nearby
About 0 people live in towns within 30 km of the epicentre, and 777,204 within 100 km. Distances are from the epicentre to the town centre.
| Place | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Madero | 52.0 km E | 9,557 |
| Buenos Aires | 52.9 km ENE | 4,260 |
| Aquiles Serdán | 53.2 km NE | 1,135 |
| El Encanto | 53.4 km ENE | 1,726 |
| Mazatán | 54.3 km ENE | 6,838 |
| Marte R. Gómez | 58.4 km ENE | 1,263 |
| Plan de Ayala | 59.5 km NE | 1,443 |
| Francisco I. Madero | 61.4 km NE | 1,804 |
| Tinajas 1ra. Sección | 61.8 km E | 1,055 |
| Cantón Rancho Nuevo | 62.4 km NE | 1,123 |
Earthquake history in this area
No earthquake of magnitude 4.5+ has been recorded within 200 km of this epicentre since 1960, in Mexico.
Other earthquakes near this epicentre
60 other events within 100 km in the 30 days around this earthquake.
M 4.4 123 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
M 4.3 36 km WSW of El Arenal, Mexico
M 5.2 91 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
M 4.4 106 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
M 4.3 113 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
M 4.4 120 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
M 4.1 54 km SSW of La Esperanza (El Zapotal), Mexico
M 4.3 130 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
M 5.0 88 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
How strong was the 52 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico earthquake?
Magnitude 7.3 (moment magnitude (W-phase)), at a depth of 22.0 km. Shallow earthquakes release their energy close to the surface, so they are felt more strongly nearby than a deeper earthquake of the same magnitude.
Exactly when did it happen?
Jul 17, 2026, 08:48 AM (local time at the epicentre — CST, UTC-6). In universal time: 2026-07-17 14:48 UTC.
Was it felt?
Felt by 288 people · community intensity VII (very strong). Difficult to stand; considerable damage in poorly built structures.
Was there a tsunami warning?
No tsunami evaluation was flagged for this earthquake.
Which towns are closest to the epicentre?
The closest is Puerto Madero, 52.0 km E (population 9,557).
Are earthquakes normal in this area?
60 further events were recorded within 100 km of the epicentre in the 30 days around it.
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About this page
Event data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). Populated places and time zones: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Preliminary solutions are revised as more observations arrive.