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M4.4 Depth: 27.2 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Golfito, Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-07-01 13:41:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 1, 2026 at 13:41 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Golfito, Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 27 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Costa Rica: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
27.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-01 13:41:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas Province
City
Golfito
County
Golfito
Source
usgs
Coordinates
8.73650, -83.25960
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27.2 km
Shallow
27.2 km
27.2 km — close to 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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