Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 3.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
COSTA RICA
M3.9 Earthquake near COSTA RICA
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About this earthquake
On May 13, 2026 at 16:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near COSTA RICA. With a focal depth of about 3 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
36face885d898a66395f58ce1720a57d95cb9bb4
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 16:39:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.55710,
-84.61230
Temperature
31.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3 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
Felt reports
2felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: May 13, 2026, 6:31 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
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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