M3.8 Depth: 27.2 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Mascota, Jalisco (Mexico)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 19:31:45 UTC Local time:

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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
27.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 19:31:45 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
20.64300, -104.92200

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27.2 km
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

  • Mascota Volcanic Field
    Distance: 14 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'525 m ·Mexico
  • Ceboruco
    Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'280 m ·Last eruption: 1875 ·Mexico
  • Sanganguey
    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'340 m ·Mexico
  • Colima
    Distance: 185 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'850 m ·Last eruption: 2019 ·Mexico
  • Michoacan-Guanajuato
    Distance: 342 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'860 m ·Last eruption: 1952 ·Mexico
  • Durango Volcanic Field
    Distance: 393 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 2'075 m ·Mexico

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