M3.5
Depth:
3.6 km
M3.5 Earthquake near JALISCO, MEXICO (Mexico)
About this earthquake
On December 28, 2025 at 20:46 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near JALISCO, MEXICO (Mexico). With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Mexico: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.
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Depth profile
Shallow
3.6 km
3.6 km — shallower than the regional average (45.2 km)
Regional average: 45.2 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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Colima
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Mascota Volcanic Field
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Ceboruco
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Sanganguey
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Michoacan-Guanajuato
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Northern EPR at 17°N
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
544
Country (24h)
Mexico
2