Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 20.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Puntarenas · Jacó
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M3.4 Earthquake near Jacó, Puntarenas (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Jacó, Puntarenas (Costa Rica) on May 14, 2026 at 18:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.
Details
ID
717909715456635cbf831787e5b23bb4029a3204
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-14 18:03:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Jacó
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.57600,
-84.60200
Temperature
28.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
20 km
20 km — shallower than the regional average (25.8 km)
Regional average: 25.8 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
Volcanoes nearby
-
Poas Activity reported
Puntarenas
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 73 Catalogue entries
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