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M3.2 Depth: 99.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA

UTC time: 2026-03-06 05:21:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 6, 2026 at 05:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 99 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
99.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-06 05:21:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.95310, -86.12850
Temperature
25.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 99 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 99 km
Intermediate
99 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

  • Orosi
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica
  • Concepcion
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
  • Rincon de la Vieja
    Distance: 88 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'729 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Costa Rica
  • Zapatera
    Distance: 93 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
  • Mombacho
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua
  • Granada
    Distance: 107 km ·Fissure vent(s) ·Elevation: 250 m ·Nicaragua

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Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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