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M4.2 Depth: 56.9 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Sabanillas, San Jose Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-07-03 04:18:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 3, 2026 at 04:18 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Sabanillas, San Jose Province (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 57 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 USGS. Costa Rica: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
56.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-03 04:18:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
San Jose Province
City
Sabanillas
County
Acosta
Village
Sabanillas
Source
usgs
Coordinates
9.75910, -84.28550
Temperature
19.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 56.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 56.9 km
Shallow
56.9 km
56.9 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

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