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M3.0 Depth: 6.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA

UTC time: 2026-06-15 14:15:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA on June 15, 2026 at 14:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-15 14:15:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.95000, -86.48000
Temperature
28.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 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

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