Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 9.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Puntarenas Province · Puntarenas Province
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M2.9 Earthquake near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
On September 28, 2026 at 10:35 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Costa Rica: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
af25e759bc107024bf9d66128f8d22986ef19814
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-28 10:35:29 UTC
Local time
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State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.40220,
-84.60160
Temperature
24.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (25.9 km)
Regional average: 25.9 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
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Poas Activity reported
Puntarenas Province
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 106 Catalogue entries
Of 105 other entries for this area and period, 42 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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