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M3.4 Depth: 95.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Varablanca, Heredia Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-06-22 03:19:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Varablanca, Heredia Province (Costa Rica) on June 22, 2026 at 03:19 UTC. At around 95 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Costa Rica: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
95.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-22 03:19:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Heredia Province
City
Varablanca
County
Heredia
Village
Varablanca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.13700, -84.07150
Temperature
17.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 95 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 95 km
Intermediate
95 km
95 km — deeper than the regional average (26.6 km)
Regional average: 26.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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