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M3.2 Depth: 249.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA

UTC time: 2026-05-20 08:31:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA on May 20, 2026 at 08:31 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 249 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
249.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 08:31:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.70030, -86.35690
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 249 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 249 km
Intermediate
249 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Orosi
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica
  • Rincon de la Vieja
    Distance: 112 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'729 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Costa Rica
  • Concepcion
    Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 129 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Miravalles
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Costa Rica
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua

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