Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 8.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Puntarenas Province · Puntarenas Province
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M3.3 Earthquake near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
On September 10, 2026 at 21:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 8 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.
Details
ID
4ee4fcc7c495ebef6ee19705a5a04ea01294ff8b
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-10 21:45:12 UTC
Local time
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State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.94460,
-84.08100
Temperature
28.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than the regional average (25.9 km)
Regional average: 25.9 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
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 35 Catalogue entries
Of 34 other entries for this area and period, 18 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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