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M3.2 Depth: 30.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Chira, Puntarenas (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 02:12:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Chira, Puntarenas (Costa Rica) on April 8, 2026 at 02:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-08 02:12:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas
City
Chira
County
Puntarenas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.10000, -85.08000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 km
30 km — close to 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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  • Poas
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