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M3.4 Depth: 19.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Limoncito, Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-07-04 20:50:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 4, 2026 at 20:50 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Limoncito, Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 19 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-04 20:50:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas Province
City
Limoncito
County
Coto Brus
Village
Limoncito
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.84440, -83.00030
Temperature
21.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19 km
Shallow
19 km
19 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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