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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Cascajal, San Jose Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-08-24 07:37:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Cascajal, San Jose Province (Costa Rica) on August 24, 2026 at 07:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

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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 (27.3 km)
Regional average: 27.3 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

Estimated impact

90 Felt reports · max reported intensity 6.5

Tectonic context

Located on the Panama Plate.
Near the boundary Panama ↔ Caribbean · about 40 km away

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