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M4.0 Depth: 18.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Limoncito, Puntarenas (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-05-15 07:11:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2026 at 07:11 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Limoncito, Puntarenas (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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
M4.0
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 07:11:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas
City
Limoncito
County
Coto Brus
Village
Limoncito
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.84040, -82.99910
Temperature
17.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 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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