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M3.1 Depth: 18.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Puntarenas, Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-07-23 15:49:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Puntarenas, Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica) on July 23, 2026 at 15:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 km — shallower than the regional average (27.6 km)
Regional average: 27.6 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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    Distance: 89 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'906 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Costa Rica
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    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Costa Rica

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