Earthquake near
Jalisco, Mexico
A magnitude 8.1 (MW) earthquake occurred on 1932-06-03, 04:36 local time (10:36 UTC) (just now), centered 50 km W of Ciudad Guzman (Mexico). The hypocenter was located at a intermediate depth of 35 km. Primary telemetry verified by USGS.
Historical Landmark Earthquake
#44 of All TimeCurated Global Seismic Archive (1700–Present)
Magnitude
MW21.30 Mt TNT
Depth
35 kmintermediate (35–70 km (Intermediate))
PAGER Impact
redInjuries: > 5,000 · ~55.7M felt
Interactive Epicenter & Fault Map
Seismic Activity & Aftershock Sequence
Timeline of foreshocks, main rupture, aftershocks and machine learning risk probability evolution.
Where it was felt
6 settlementsShaking intensity is modelled from magnitude, depth and distance (GMPE attenuation), not reported by residents.
| Town | Distance | Intensity |
|---|---|---|
| Autlan · Jalisco | 46 km | MMI IX |
| Ciudad Guzman · Jalisco | 50 km | MMI IX |
| Colima · Colima | 67 km | MMI IX |
| Manzanillo · Colima | 93 km | MMI VIII |
| Tecoman · Colima | 97 km | MMI VIII |
| Guadalajara · Jalisco | 116 km | MMI VIII |
Readings by agency
1 sourcesIndependent solutions for the same rupture. Differences of 0.1–0.3 in magnitude are normal and reflect method and station coverage.
| Agency | Magnitude | Depth |
|---|---|---|
USGS Primary | M 8.1 | 35 km |
Tectonic setting
Nearest mapped active fault: Techaluta, 5 km away, slip rate ~15.0 mm/yr (GEM Global Active Faults).