Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 18.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
PANAMA-COSTA RICA BORDER REGION
M3.1 Earthquake near PANAMA-COSTA RICA BORDER REGION
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About this earthquake
On March 14, 2026 at 13:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near PANAMA-COSTA RICA BORDER REGION. 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
ID
312335217efb61dc592975e78c0d33888fb4973b
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 13:22:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
7.82740,
-82.62140
Temperature
28.9°C
Depth profile
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
Volcanoes nearby
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Poas Activity reported
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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