Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 2.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF COAST OF CENTRAL AMERICA
M3.8 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF CENTRAL AMERICA
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF CENTRAL AMERICA on September 5, 2026 at 19:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 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.
Details
ID
1d3ea506b78fc87b5285d58bf6df4681e9ec14c9
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-05 19:53:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
7.53270,
-86.28420
Temperature
26.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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