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M4.1 Depth: 43.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 11:17:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica) on January 4, 2026 at 11:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 43 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Costa Rica: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
43.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 11:17:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
City
Legua
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.65200, -84.16800
Temperature
21.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 43 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 43 km
Shallow
43 km
43 km — deeper 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Irazu
    Distance: 50 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'436 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Costa Rica
  • Barva
    Distance: 54 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'906 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Costa Rica
  • Turrialba
    Distance: 60 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'340 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Costa Rica
  • Poas
    Distance: 61 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'697 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Costa Rica
  • Platanar
    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica
  • Arenal
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'670 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Costa Rica

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