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M3.2 Depth: 43.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near COSTA RICA

UTC time: 2026-05-06 07:23:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 07:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near COSTA RICA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 43 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
43.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 07:23:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.42040, -84.12860
Temperature
18.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 43 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 43 km
Shallow
43 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: 69 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'436 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Costa Rica
  • Turrialba
    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'340 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Costa Rica
  • Barva
    Distance: 80 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'906 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Costa Rica
  • Poas
    Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'697 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Costa Rica
  • Platanar
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica
  • Arenal
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'670 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Costa Rica

Stats (last 24h)

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