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M3.5 Depth: 13.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-06-27 20:34:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 27, 2026 at 20:34 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 13 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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-27 20:34:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas Province
City
Puntarenas Province
Source
emsc
Coordinates
7.93000, -83.06650
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 km — shallower than the regional average (27.2 km)
Regional average: 27.2 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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