Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 18.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Puntarenas Province · Puntarenas Province
Country overviewCosta Rica · Puntarenas Province
M3.3 Earthquake near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
On September 3, 2026 at 23:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Costa Rica: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.
Details
ID
ca5112a169aab4ec4e607221289a5330b48380ea
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 23:23:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.57640,
-84.69640
Temperature
25.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
18 km
18 km — shallower than the regional average (25.9 km)
Regional average: 25.9 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
-
Poas Activity reported
Puntarenas Province
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 42 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
618
Country (24h)
Costa Rica
2