Magnitude
M5.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USP
Off Coast of Central America
M5.0 Earthquake near Off Coast of Central America
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near Off Coast of Central America on February 7, 2026 at 12:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by USP.
Details
ID
3ef15a460c60c65858545c647736b8c6a85b9ae5
Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-07 12:52:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
usp
Coordinates
2.95744,
-84.41153
Depth profile
Shallow
10 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
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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