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M4.3 Depth: 14.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-07-13 20:57:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 13, 2026 at 20:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 14 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: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-13 20:57:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas Province
City
Puntarenas Province
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.48350, -84.66630
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 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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