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M3.3 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Guanacaste (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-07-04 03:25:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 4, 2026 at 03:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Guanacaste (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-04 03:25:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Guanacaste
City
Guanacaste
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.38000, -86.08000
Temperature
28.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 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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