Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 20.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Guanacaste · Guanacaste
Country overviewCosta Rica · Guanacaste
M4.0 Earthquake near Guanacaste (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
On January 8, 2026 at 14:33 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Guanacaste (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
7f6448e0369d97cb08e2bcbd3ce00423a23d990d
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-08 14:33:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Guanacaste
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.68000,
-86.15000
Temperature
27.2°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
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Rincon de la Vieja Activity reported
Costa Rica
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 393 Catalogue entries
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