M3.0 Depth: 17.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Guanacaste (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-02-24 02:53:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 24, 2026 at 02:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Guanacaste (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

17.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-24 02:53:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Costa Rica

State

Guanacaste

City

Guanacaste

Source

emsc

Coordinates

10.98280, -85.83020

Temperature

26.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

17 km

17 km — shallower 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

Volcanoes nearby

Orosi

Distance: 39 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica
Rincon de la Vieja

Distance: 56 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'729 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Costa Rica
Concepcion

Distance: 66 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'700 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Nicaragua
Miravalles

Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Costa Rica
Zapatera

Distance: 83 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 629 m ·Nicaragua
Mombacho

Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'344 m ·Nicaragua

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