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M3.6 Depth: 29.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Guanacaste (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-06-22 15:56:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 22, 2026 at 15:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Guanacaste (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 29 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-22 15:56:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Guanacaste
City
Guanacaste
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.78520, -85.94530
Temperature
29.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
Shallow
29 km
29 km — close to the regional average (26.8 km)
Regional average: 26.8 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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