QuakeFactsEvidence report · prepared 2 September 2026https://quakes99.com/entity/usp000jucg
USGS usp000jucg
24 Oct 2012, 01:45
Costa Rica
A magnitude 6.5 mww earthquake at 17 km depth.
Published location
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10.086000, -85.298000
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Event ID
usp000jucg
Coordinates
10.086, -85.298
Network
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Significance
745