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M3.1 Depth: 42.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF CENTRAL AMERICA

UTC time: 2026-05-20 09:20:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2026 at 09:20 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF CENTRAL AMERICA. With a focal depth of about 42 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
42.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 09:20:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.83510, -84.36920
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 42 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 42 km
Shallow
42 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

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  • Poas
    Distance: 374 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'697 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Costa Rica
  • Platanar
    Distance: 385 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica

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