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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 10:33:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica) on July 16, 2026 at 10:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 GFZ. Costa Rica: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 10:33:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas Province
City
Puntarenas Province
Source
gfz
Coordinates
8.23000, -82.99000
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Panama Plate.
Near the boundary Cocos ↔ Panama · about 50 km away

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