Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Puntarenas · Puntarenas
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M4.5 Earthquake near Puntarenas (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
On January 12, 2026 at 12:31 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Puntarenas (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS. Costa Rica: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
aef6d5044edb69b6adaa26bc94d715a00dd250ac
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 12:31:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Puntarenas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
8.91190,
-84.03550
Temperature
27.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (25.8 km)
Regional average: 25.8 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
Volcanoes nearby
-
Poas Activity reported
Puntarenas
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 73 Catalogue entries
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