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M4.5 Depth: 29.9 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Altos de San Antonio, Puntarenas (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 20:26:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 9, 2026 at 20:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Altos de San Antonio, Puntarenas (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 30 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29.9 km
Shallow
29.9 km
29.9 km — close to 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

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