M5.2 Earthquake 67 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico — July 17, 2026
2026-07-17 18:26:43 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 12:26 PM UTC-6 local
Aftershock of the M6.0 mainshock.
On July 17, 2026 at 18:26 UTC, a magnitude 5.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 67 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 14.3713°, -92.9332°. This earthquake was detected by 77 seismic stations with good location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 416, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 951 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 2.3 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
This earthquake is part of an ongoing aftershock sequence following the magnitude 6.0 mainshock that occurred 4 hours ago 90 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico. Since the mainshock, the USGS has recorded 4 aftershocks in this area. Aftershock activity is expected to continue for weeks to months as stresses on surrounding faults redistribute.
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 5.2 earthquake near Puerto Madero, Mexico?
The magnitude 5.2 earthquake that struck 67 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on July 17, 2026 at 18:26 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 14.3713°, -92.9332°, which is 67 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 5.2 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
Is this the same earthquake as the M6.0 one earlier?
No. This magnitude 5.2 earthquake is an aftershock of the larger magnitude 6.0 mainshock that occurred earlier 90 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes triggered by stress changes from the mainshock.
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 5.2 event is significantly smaller than that historical record.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000t1fk). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 17, 2026). M5.2 Earthquake 67 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico — July 17, 2026. Retrieved July 17, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000t1fk/