Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 2.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA
M3.2 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA
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About this earthquake
On March 29, 2026 at 07:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA. With a focal depth of about 2 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
ID
aa89117a2df055a40e97b94a2352e3b89a9e84ff
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-29 07:29:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.34530,
-86.06300
Temperature
27.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2 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
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Rincon de la Vieja Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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