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M3.0 Depth: 19.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Puntarenas (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 07:32:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Puntarenas (Costa Rica) on May 19, 2026 at 07:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 07:32:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas
City
Puntarenas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.29790, -84.58300
Temperature
25.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19 km
Shallow
19 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

  • Barva
    Distance: 107 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'906 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Costa Rica
  • Poas
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'697 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Costa Rica
  • Irazu
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'436 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Costa Rica
  • Platanar
    Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica
  • Turrialba
    Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'340 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Costa Rica
  • Arenal
    Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'670 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Costa Rica

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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