Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 13.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Puntarenas · Puntarenas
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M2.9 Earthquake near Puntarenas (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
On June 4, 2026 at 11:39 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Puntarenas (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.
Details
ID
0917428306167b3cf178f6b0f4c92712e391a20c
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-04 11:39:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Puntarenas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.55670,
-84.61430
Depth profile
Shallow
13 km
13 km — shallower than the regional average (25.8 km)
Regional average: 25.8 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
Volcanoes nearby
-
Poas Activity reported
Puntarenas
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 177 Catalogue entries
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