| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 60.6 km |
| Coordinates | 10.729, -85.809 |
| UTC time | 1982-03-26 22:49:48.930 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 26, 1982 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Costa Rica on Friday, March 26, 1982 at 22:49 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Liberia (Costa Rica - CR), about 41.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -85.809 and latitude 10.729.
| Location | Liberia |
| Country | Costa Rica (CR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1982-03-26
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