Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 9.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Puntarenas · Jacó
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M3.1 Earthquake near Jacó, Puntarenas (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
On May 17, 2026 at 10:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Jacó, Puntarenas (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Costa Rica: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.
Details
ID
2970929151d2901718ccd859bc8faeccb6effa75
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 10:01:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Jacó
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.57170,
-84.59020
Temperature
24.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (25.8 km)
Regional average: 25.8 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
-
Poas Activity reported
Puntarenas
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 73 Catalogue entries
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