Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 13.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Puntarenas Province · Puntarenas Province
Country overviewCosta Rica · Puntarenas Province
M3.5 Earthquake near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)
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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 M3.2.
Details
ID
b0a9b7ad852fcdcfc8244d382c14476fcd8e3492
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-27 20:34:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Puntarenas Province
Source
emsc
Coordinates
7.93000,
-83.06650
Temperature
29.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
13 km
13 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 Province
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 96 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
615
Country (24h)
Costa Rica
2