M3.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-08-02 19:10:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica) on August 2, 2026 at 19:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-02 19:10:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Costa Rica

State

Puntarenas Province

City

Puntarenas Province

Source

emsc

Coordinates

8.85080, -84.13610

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (27.3 km)

Regional average: 27.3 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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