Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Guanacaste · Guanacaste
Country overviewCosta Rica · Guanacaste
M3.4 Earthquake near Guanacaste (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Guanacaste (Costa Rica) on October 17, 2026 at 14:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Costa Rica: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.
Details
ID
370c4f9dc169719d4d2f408e1da0c927868f44c9
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-17 14:01:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.63270,
-86.13750
Temperature
26.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (25.9 km)
Regional average: 25.9 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
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Rincon de la Vieja Activity reported
Costa Rica
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 393 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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