Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 4.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Puntarenas · Puntarenas
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M4.2 Earthquake near Puntarenas (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Puntarenas (Costa Rica) on March 29, 2026 at 07:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.
Details
ID
305d8f1617da01a176c8ea77e658105bfaade688
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-29 07:53:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Puntarenas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.93480,
-84.20320
Temperature
27.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4 km
4 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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