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M4.0 Depth: 24.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-09-02 23:29:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica) on September 2, 2026 at 23:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 24 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24 km
Shallow
24 km
24 km — close to the regional average (27 km)
Regional average: 27 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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