M4.7 Depth: 50.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Boruca, Puntarenas (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-05-22 09:20:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 22, 2026 at 09:20 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Boruca, Puntarenas (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 50 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Costa Rica: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.7

Depth

50.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-22 09:20:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Costa Rica

State

Puntarenas

City

Boruca

County

Buenos Aires

Village

Boruca

Source

gfz

Coordinates

8.95000, -83.33000

Temperature

23.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

50 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

Baru

Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'474 m ·Last eruption: 1550 ·Panama
Irazu

Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'436 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Costa Rica
Turrialba

Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'340 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Costa Rica
Barva

Distance: 156 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'906 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Costa Rica
Poas

Distance: 171 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'697 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Costa Rica
Platanar

Distance: 188 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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