M3.0 Depth: 42.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Guanacaste (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-02-25 20:49:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 25, 2026 at 20:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Guanacaste (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 42 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Costa Rica: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

42.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-25 20:49:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Costa Rica

State

Guanacaste

City

Guanacaste

Source

emsc

Coordinates

9.80010, -85.65990

Temperature

28.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

42 km

42 km — deeper 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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