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M3.6 earthquake near San Rafael del Sur, Managua Department

Name: M3.6 earthquake near San Rafael del Sur, Managua Department
Start: 2026-10-18T10:22:35+00:00
Location: OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA

3 h ago · 18 Oct 2026, 10:22 UTC OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA

What happened

A magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck OFF COAST OF COSTA RICA on 18 Oct 2026, 10:22 UTC at a depth of 11 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Minor. Often felt indoors as a light jolt or rattle. Damage is very unlikely. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

The nearest town in our records is San Rafael del Sur, about 117 km away in Managua Department, Nicaragua.

Timeline

First reported by EMSC
18 Oct 2026, 10:38 UTC

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