Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 1.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Puntarenas Province · Puntarenas Province
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M3.2 Earthquake near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica) on September 12, 2026 at 03:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.
Details
ID
7dd57c038adf6c1a1f53281ab2fb57cb10e336c7
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-12 03:32:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.84450,
-84.14960
Temperature
27.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than the regional average (25.9 km)
Regional average: 25.9 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 Province
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 35 Catalogue entries
Of 34 other entries for this area and period, 23 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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