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M3.1 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-08-07 06:00:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica) on August 7, 2026 at 06:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-07 06:00:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas Province
City
Puntarenas Province
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.60900, -85.21710
Temperature
28.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than the regional average (27 km)
Regional average: 27 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Arenal
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'670 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Costa Rica
  • Tenorio
    Distance: 120 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'916 m ·Costa Rica
  • Platanar
    Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica
  • Poas
    Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'697 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Costa Rica
  • Miravalles
    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Costa Rica
  • Barva
    Distance: 136 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'906 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Costa Rica

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