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M3.0 Depth: 56.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA

UTC time: 2026-03-05 22:05:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA on March 5, 2026 at 22:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 56 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
56.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-05 22:05:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.60000, -86.54000
Temperature
26.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 56 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 56 km
Shallow
56 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: 124 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica
  • Rincon de la Vieja
    Distance: 134 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'729 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Costa Rica
  • Concepcion
    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 148 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Miravalles
    Distance: 152 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Costa Rica

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