M3.7 Earthquake 51 km ENE of San Vicente, Mexico — January 11, 2026
2026-01-11 23:54:21 UTC (2026-01-11) · approx. 3:54 PM UTC-8 local
On January 11, 2026 at 23:54 UTC, a magnitude 3.7 shallow crustal earthquake struck 51 km ENE of San Vicente, Mexico, at a depth of 1.8 km and coordinates 31.4899°, -115.7447°. The nearest populated place is Fraccionamiento del Valle (population 1,052).
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 3.7 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 5.4 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 215 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
ShakeMap — predicted shaking intensity
Modeled ground-motion intensity contoured on the Modified Mercalli scale (MMI). Computed by the USGS from the moment-tensor solution and regional ground-motion prediction equations.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey ShakeMap. View interactive ShakeMap on USGS
Population exposure (USGS PAGER)
Estimated population that experienced each level of shaking. Based on the USGS PAGER rapid impact assessment, which combines ShakeMap output with global population grids.
| Shaking intensity (MMI) | Description | Population exposed |
|---|---|---|
| MMI 3 | weak | 31,673 |
| MMI 4 | light | 1,665 |
Earthquake Details
-115.7447°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 3.7 earthquake near San Vicente, Mexico?
The magnitude 3.7 earthquake that struck 51 km ENE of San Vicente, Mexico on January 11, 2026 at 23:54 UTC had a depth of 1.8 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 3.7 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 3.7 earthquakes are typically only recorded by instruments.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000rp3d). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, January 11, 2026). M3.7 Earthquake 51 km ENE of San Vicente, Mexico — January 11, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000rp3d/