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M3.3 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF CENTRAL AMERICA

UTC time: 2026-05-19 06:15:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 19, 2026 at 06:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF CENTRAL AMERICA. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 06:15:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.89270, -83.50200
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 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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