A magnitude 5.7 earthquake was recorded near 95 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico on Aug 18, 2026, 5:02:32 AM (2026-08-18T05:02:32.244Z). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10.0 km with coordinates 14.2298, -93.1475.
Moderate — widely felt, limited damage likely. This was a magnitude 5.7 earthquake — classed as moderate. Magnitude 5.0–5.9 earthquakes can damage poorly built buildings near the epicentre and are felt over a wide area.
At 10.0 km this is a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes release their energy close to the surface, so shaking is usually stronger and more damaging than a deeper quake of the same magnitude — but it is felt over a smaller area.
Nearest major city: 288 km W of Guatemala City, Guatemala.
The epicentre was located at 14.2298 latitude and -93.1475 longitude near 95 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico. The earthquake was shallow at 10.0 km depth.
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