QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/cent19000621205200000
USGS cent19000621205200000
21 Jun 1900, 20:52
Costa Rica
A magnitude 7.2 mw earthquake at 0 km depth.
Published location
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10.000000, -85.500000
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Event ID
cent19000621205200000
Coordinates
10, -85.5
Network
cent
Significance
798