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M3.5 Depth: 13.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Puntarenas (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-06-12 01:40:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Puntarenas (Costa Rica) on June 12, 2026 at 01:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Costa Rica: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-12 01:40:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas
City
Puntarenas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.59270, -84.84690
Temperature
28.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 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

  • Platanar
    Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica
  • Poas
    Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'697 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Costa Rica
  • Arenal
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'670 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Costa Rica
  • Barva
    Distance: 102 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'906 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Costa Rica
  • Irazu
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'436 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Costa Rica
  • Tenorio
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'916 m ·Costa Rica

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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