M3.7 Depth: 22.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Sierpe, Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-06-15 15:37:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Sierpe, Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica) on June 15, 2026 at 15:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 22 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth

22.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-15 15:37:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Costa Rica

State

Puntarenas Province

City

Sierpe

County

Osa

Village

Sierpe

Source

emsc

Coordinates

8.71500, -83.38300

Temperature

27.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

22 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

Baru

Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'474 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Panama
Irazu

Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'436 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Costa Rica
Turrialba

Distance: 152 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'340 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Costa Rica
Barva

Distance: 176 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'906 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Costa Rica
Poas

Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'697 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Costa Rica
Platanar

Distance: 207 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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