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M3.8 Depth: 2.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-07-17 18:16:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica) on July 17, 2026 at 18:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
2.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-17 18:16:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas Province
City
Puntarenas Province
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.84480, -84.13700
Temperature
28.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 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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