M3.2 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Pavón, Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-07-11 03:09:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 11, 2026 at 03:09 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Pavón, Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

12.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-11 03:09:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Costa Rica

State

Puntarenas Province

City

Pavón

County

Golfito

Source

emsc

Coordinates

8.48870, -83.05370

Temperature

24.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12 km

12 km — shallower than the regional average (27.1 km)

Regional average: 27.1 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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