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M3.0 Depth: 32.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA

UTC time: 2026-05-05 04:38:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA on May 5, 2026 at 04:38 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 32 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
32.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 04:38:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.87000, -86.92000
Temperature
28.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32 km
Shallow
32 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

  • Masaya
    Distance: 149 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 594 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 153 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Nejapa-Miraflores
    Distance: 154 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 360 m ·Last eruption: 1060 ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 154 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Orosi
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica

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