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M3.1 Depth: 51.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Guaycará, Puntarenas (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 12:26:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 9, 2026 at 12:26 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Guaycará, Puntarenas (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 51 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Costa Rica: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
51.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-09 12:26:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas
City
Guaycará
County
Golfito
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.71090, -83.06350
Temperature
30.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 51 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 51 km
Shallow
51 km
51 km — deeper 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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