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M3.1 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Cebadilla, Guanacaste (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-07-17 18:28:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Cebadilla, Guanacaste (Costa Rica) on July 17, 2026 at 18:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Costa Rica: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-17 18:28:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Guanacaste
City
Cebadilla
County
Santa Cruz
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.23760, -85.78050
Temperature
29.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than the regional average (27.1 km)
Regional average: 27.1 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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