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M3.5 Depth: 54.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Guaitil, San Jose Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-08-05 10:15:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Guaitil, San Jose Province (Costa Rica) on August 5, 2026 at 10:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 54 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: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
54.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-05 10:15:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
San Jose Province
City
Guaitil
County
Acosta
Village
Guaitil
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.80420, -84.21130
Temperature
16.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 54 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 54 km
Shallow
54 km
54 km — deeper 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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