M3.0 Depth: 21.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Neily, Puntarenas (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-02-25 20:48:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 25, 2026 at 20:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Neily, Puntarenas (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

21.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-25 20:48:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Costa Rica

State

Puntarenas

City

Neily

County

Corredores

Source

emsc

Coordinates

8.62870, -82.85310

Temperature

29.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

21 km

21 km — shallower than the regional average (27.1 km)

Regional average: 27.1 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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