M4.4 Earthquake 63 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico — July 20, 2026
2026-07-20 01:54:15 UTC (2026-07-20) · approx. 7:54 PM UTC-6 local
On July 20, 2026 at 01:54 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 63 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico, at a depth of 35.0 km and coordinates 14.7236°, -93.0711°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 60 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 655 m — 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 5.2 mainshock that occurred 1 day ago 67 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico. Since the mainshock, the USGS has recorded 11 aftershocks in this area. Aftershock activity is expected to continue for days to weeks as stresses on surrounding faults redistribute.
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-93.0711°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near El Arenal, Mexico?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 63 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico on July 20, 2026 at 01:54 UTC had a depth of 35.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
Is this the same earthquake as the M5.2 one earlier?
No. This magnitude 4.4 earthquake is an aftershock of the larger magnitude 5.2 mainshock that occurred earlier 67 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes triggered by stress changes from the mainshock.
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Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000t35k). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, July 20, 2026). M4.4 Earthquake 63 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico — July 20, 2026. Retrieved August 4, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000t35k/