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M3.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA

UTC time: 2026-05-03 10:48:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA on May 3, 2026 at 10:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 10:48:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.75540, -84.02760
Temperature
26.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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

  • Irazu
    Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'436 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Costa Rica
  • Turrialba
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'340 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Costa Rica
  • Barva
    Distance: 154 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'906 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Costa Rica
  • Poas
    Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'697 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Costa Rica
  • Baru
    Distance: 163 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'474 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Panama
  • Platanar
    Distance: 176 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica

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