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M3.1 Depth: 6.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Bagaces, Guanacaste (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-07-18 01:51:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Bagaces, Guanacaste (Costa Rica) on July 18, 2026 at 01:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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
M3.1
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-18 01:51:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Guanacaste
City
Bagaces
County
Bagaces
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.41940, -85.29010
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower than 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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