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M3.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Bahía Drake, Puntarenas (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-03-31 01:14:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Bahía Drake, Puntarenas (Costa Rica) on March 31, 2026 at 01:14 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-31 01:14:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas
City
Bahía Drake
County
Osa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.76570, -83.63590
Temperature
24.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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