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M3.1 Depth: 4.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Cutris, Alajuela Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 01:59:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 23, 2026 at 01:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Cutris, Alajuela Province (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-23 01:59:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Alajuela Province
City
Cutris
County
San Carlos
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.69000, -84.46000
Temperature
24.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower than the regional average (27.4 km)
Regional average: 27.4 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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