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M4.2 Depth: 12.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Conte Burica, Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-06-22 10:50:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 22, 2026 at 10:50 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Conte Burica, Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 km — shallower than the regional average (26.6 km)
Regional average: 26.6 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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