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M3.3 Depth: 23.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Golfito, Puntarenas (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 19:42:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 19:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Golfito, Puntarenas (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
23.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 19:42:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas
City
Golfito
County
Golfito
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.66660, -83.13340

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23 km
Shallow
23 km
23 km — close to the regional average (26.8 km)
Regional average: 26.8 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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