Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 14.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Puntarenas Province · Puntarenas Province
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M4.3 Earthquake near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)
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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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.
Details
ID
3c4f1bda4ad88797b95d104c0021418555cede0e
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-13 20:57:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Puntarenas Province
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.48350,
-84.66630
Temperature
28.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
14 km
14 km — shallower than the regional average (25.8 km)
Regional average: 25.8 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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Poas Activity reported
Puntarenas Province
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 96 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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