M3.8 Depth: 22.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near COSTA RICA

UTC time: 2026-05-06 22:15:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near COSTA RICA on May 6, 2026 at 22:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

22.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-06 22:15:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

10.11000, -85.93000

Temperature

27.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

22 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

Rincon de la Vieja

Distance: 103 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'729 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Costa Rica
Orosi

Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica
Miravalles

Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Costa Rica
Tenorio

Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'916 m ·Costa Rica
Arenal

Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'670 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Costa Rica
Concepcion

Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua

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