Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 18.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Puntarenas Province · Puntarenas
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M3.1 Earthquake near Puntarenas, Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)
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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: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.
Details
ID
23b1c267c4235d332af53ac05f13009096b85bf4
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-23 15:49:16 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.90290,
-84.87430
Temperature
28.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
18 km
18 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 · 89 Catalogue entries
Of 88 other entries for this area and period, 69 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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