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M3.0 Depth: 99.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Quesada, Alajuela Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 15:00:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Quesada, Alajuela Province (Costa Rica) on June 16, 2026 at 15:00 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 99 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Costa Rica: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
99.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 15:00:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Alajuela Province
City
Quesada
County
San Carlos
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.27570, -84.40630
Temperature
30.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 99 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 99 km
Intermediate
99 km
99 km — deeper than the regional average (26.3 km)
Regional average: 26.3 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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