M3.6 Depth: 28.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA

UTC time: 2026-04-06 09:28:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 09:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 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

M3.6

Depth

28.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-06 09:28:57 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

10.88000, -86.02000

Temperature

27.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

28 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: 61 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica
Rincon de la Vieja

Distance: 75 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'729 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Costa Rica
Concepcion

Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
Miravalles

Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Costa Rica
Zapatera

Distance: 97 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
Mombacho

Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua

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