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M3.0 Depth: 14.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near San Isidro de El General, San Jose Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 00:30:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near San Isidro de El General, San Jose Province (Costa Rica) on August 26, 2026 at 00:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — shallower than the regional average (27.3 km)
Regional average: 27.3 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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