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M3.0 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 19:25:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 23, 2026 at 19:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-23 19:25:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas Province
City
Puntarenas Province
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.56690, -83.89720
Temperature
28.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (27.4 km)
Regional average: 27.4 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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