| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 25.8 km |
| Coordinates | 10.810, -86.270 |
| UTC time | 1993-07-16 12:55:36.130 |
Earthquake details
Friday, July 16, 1993 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Costa Rica on Friday, July 16, 1993 at 12:55 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Rivas (Costa Rica - CR), about 85.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude -86.270 and latitude 10.810.
| Location | Liberia |
| Country | Costa Rica (CR) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1993-07-16
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