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M3.0 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA

UTC time: 2026-05-11 18:28:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2026 at 18:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA. With a focal depth of about 15 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
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 18:28:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.90000, -86.48000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 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

  • Orosi
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 117 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Concepcion
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 124 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua
  • Rincon de la Vieja
    Distance: 125 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'729 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Costa Rica

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