M3.8
Depth:
27.2 km
M3.8 Earthquake near Mascota, Jalisco (Mexico)
About this earthquake
On May 5, 2026 at 19:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Mascota, Jalisco (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 27 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M1.8.
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Depth profile
Shallow
27.2 km
27.2 km — shallower than the regional average (47.3 km)
Regional average: 47.3 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
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Mascota Volcanic Field
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Ceboruco
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Sanganguey
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Colima
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Michoacan-Guanajuato
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Durango Volcanic Field
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Stats (last 24h)
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