M3.4 Depth: 47.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near San Carlos, Provincia de San Jose (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-06-10 17:37:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near San Carlos, Provincia de San Jose (Costa Rica) on June 10, 2026 at 17:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 47 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.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

47.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-10 17:37:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Costa Rica

State

Provincia de San Jose

City

San Carlos

Source

emsc

Coordinates

9.59010, -84.09590

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Depth profile

Shallow

47 km

47 km — deeper than the regional average (26.5 km)

Regional average: 26.5 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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