Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 17.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF COAST OF CENTRAL AMERICA
M3.1 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF CENTRAL AMERICA
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About this earthquake
On October 16, 2026 at 05:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF CENTRAL AMERICA. With a focal depth of about 17 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
d2d7892460cdd033e43870557579785d2f80f4f3
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-16 05:17:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.93200,
-88.08700
Temperature
27.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
17 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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Telica 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.
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