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M3.2 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Carrandi, Limón (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-01-28 07:52:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Carrandi, Limón (Costa Rica) on January 28, 2026 at 07:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-28 07:52:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Limón
City
Carrandi
County
Matina
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.04790, -83.25450
Temperature
18.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 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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