Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Puntarenas · Puntarenas
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M3.0 Earthquake near Puntarenas (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
On March 28, 2026 at 21:47 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Puntarenas (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.
Details
ID
2f377cade0ab7bb14a8a37b71d0af912eecf94d8
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-28 21:47:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Puntarenas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.93830,
-84.08130
Temperature
28.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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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