Strong earthquake · July 17, 2026
M 6.4 Earthquake, 96 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico
A magnitude 6.4 (mww) earthquake struck 96 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on July 17, 2026 at 15:20 UTC, at a depth of about 10 km (6 mi), according to the USGS. 2 people sent "Did You Feel It?" reports. The USGS PAGER alert level is green.
Updated Oct 8, 2026, 11:33 AM EDT (USGS snapshot)
This is not an early-warning system. For tsunami warnings see tsunami.gov; for emergencies follow local authorities.
| Magnitude | 6.4 mww (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Time (UTC) | |
| U.S. Eastern Time | Jul 17, 2026, 11:20 AM EDT |
| Location | 96 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico |
| Coordinates | 14.203° N, 93.139° W |
| Depth | 10.0 km (6.2 mi), shallow |
| Felt reports | 2 "Did You Feel It?" responses · max reported intensity 3.8 |
| ShakeMap intensity | MMI 4.6 (estimated maximum) |
| Tsunami flag | No |
| PAGER alert | Green |
| USGS event ID | us7000t1cc |
Source: USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, event us7000t1cc. Last updated by the USGS Oct 8, 2026, 15:33:35 UTC.
What the numbers mean
- Tsunami flag
- The USGS sets this flag for large events in oceanic regions. It does not mean a tsunami happened or will happen. Official tsunami warnings come from the NOAA Tsunami Warning Centers at tsunami.gov.
- PAGER alert
- An automatic USGS estimate of likely fatalities and economic losses: green (little or none), yellow, orange, or red (highest). It can change as more data arrives.
- Felt reports
- People who felt shaking can describe it through the USGS "Did You Feel It?" survey on the event page. The count grows for hours or days after an event.
- Local time
- The local time at the epicenter is not shown because the area spans more than one time zone or is offshore.
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Other recent earthquakes within 300 km
| Magnitude | Location | Time | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| M 4.3 | 99 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 4.6 | 5 km ENE of Tierra y Libertad, Mexico | 0 sec ago | 140.3 km |
| M 4.4 | 74 km SSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico | 0 sec ago | 35.0 km |
| M 4.2 | 3 km WNW of Patzité, Guatemala | 0 sec ago | 177.0 km |
| M 4.6 | 97 km SW of El Palmarcito, Mexico | 0 sec ago | 49.1 km |
| M 4.6 | 5 km E of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala | 0 sec ago | 109.7 km |
| M 5.2 | 86 km SW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 4.9 | 115 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 4.8 | 7 km WSW of Soconusco, Mexico | 0 sec ago | 108.9 km |
| M 4.7 | 95 km SW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico | 0 sec ago | 10.0 km |
| M 4.5 | 44 km SSE of Champerico, Guatemala | 0 sec ago | 59.5 km |
| M 4.9 | 80 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico | 32 hr ago | 61.7 km |
After an earthquake
Expect aftershocks. If you are near the coast and feel strong or long shaking, move to high ground right away without waiting for an official warning. Check on neighbors and follow instructions from local emergency officials.
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