Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 2.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Puntarenas Province · Puntarenas Province
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M3.2 Earthquake near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica) on September 10, 2026 at 19:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 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: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.
Details
ID
1cab1724327f00f9f2d3393da3f8157885c3143b
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-10 19:24:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.83900,
-84.16280
Temperature
28.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2 km
2 km — shallower than the regional average (25.9 km)
Regional average: 25.9 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
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Poas Activity reported
Puntarenas Province
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 35 Catalogue entries
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