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M3.0 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF CENTRAL AMERICA

UTC time: 2026-04-06 12:10:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 12:10 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF CENTRAL AMERICA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 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
M3.0
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 12:10:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
11.67000, -88.79000
Temperature
27.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 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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