Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 14.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Puntarenas Province · Puntarenas Province
Country overviewCosta Rica · Puntarenas Province
M3.3 Earthquake near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica) on October 3, 2026 at 20:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Costa Rica: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.
Details
ID
8765c31793281b5daa517e4290179d3c13849733
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-03 20:38:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.57130,
-84.83930
Temperature
29.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
14 km
14 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
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 42 Catalogue entries
Of 41 other entries for this area and period, 22 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
450
Country (24h)
Costa Rica
3