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M3.0 Depth: 18.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA

UTC time: 2026-05-06 03:53:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 03:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA. With a focal depth of about 18 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

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 03:53:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.96000, -86.69000
Temperature
28.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 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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