| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 67.0 km |
| Coordinates | 10.787, -85.869 |
| UTC time | 1978-07-03 04:18:02.800 |
Earthquake details
Monday, July 3, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Costa Rica on Monday, July 3, 1978 at 04:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Liberia (Costa Rica - CR), about 50.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -85.869 and latitude 10.787.
| Location | Liberia |
| Country | Costa Rica (CR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-07-03
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