M4.9 Earthquake 52 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico — September 16, 2025
2025-09-16 16:11:25 UTC (2025-09-16) · approx. 10:11 AM UTC-6 local
On September 16, 2025 at 16:11 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 shallow crustal earthquake struck 52 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico, at a depth of 53.0 km and coordinates 14.4193°, -92.8007°. This earthquake was detected by 179 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 369, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 338 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 1.4 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
The epicenter is located in Mexico, a region characterized by the Middle America Trench, where the Cocos Plate subducts beneath the North American Plate. The nearest mapped fault system is the Middle America Trench. View all earthquakes in Mexico.
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Puerto Madero, Mexico?
The magnitude 4.9 earthquake that struck 52 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on September 16, 2025 at 16:11 UTC had a depth of 53.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 14.4193°, -92.8007°, which is 52 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico. View all earthquakes in Mexico.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.9 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Has Mexico had earthquakes this big before?
The largest recorded earthquake in Mexico was the M8.1 Chiapas earthquake of September 8, 2017. Today's magnitude 4.9 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000qwij). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, September 16, 2025). M4.9 Earthquake 52 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico — September 16, 2025. Retrieved May 28, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000qwij/