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M3.4 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Jacó, Puntarenas (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-05-14 18:03:30 UTC Local time: —

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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-14 18:03:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas
City
Jacó
County
Garabito
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.57600, -84.60200
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — shallower than 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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