Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 12.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Puntarenas · Puntarenas
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M3.4 Earthquake near Puntarenas (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
On February 21, 2026 at 20:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Puntarenas (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 12 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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.
Details
ID
0fe19c7c4ece75df7bcf943737908879ae6c12c8
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-21 20:39:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Puntarenas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.58360,
-84.96110
Temperature
28.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12 km
12 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 ≥ 3.0 · 73 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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