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M3.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Pittier, Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 06:14:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 14, 2026 at 06:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Pittier, Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-14 06:14:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas Province
City
Pittier
County
Coto Brus
Village
Santa Elena
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.95360, -82.94100
Temperature
19.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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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