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M3.5 Depth: 168.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA

UTC time: 2026-05-05 21:42:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA on May 5, 2026 at 21:42 UTC. At around 168 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
168.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 21:42:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
7.69620, -84.41460
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 168 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 168 km
Intermediate
168 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Baru
    Distance: 240 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'474 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Panama
  • Irazu
    Distance: 261 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'436 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Costa Rica
  • Turrialba
    Distance: 269 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'340 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Costa Rica
  • Barva
    Distance: 273 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'906 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Costa Rica
  • Poas
    Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'697 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Costa Rica
  • Platanar
    Distance: 290 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica

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