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M3.6 Depth: 13.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Pittier, Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-07-10 07:51:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 10, 2026 at 07:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Pittier, Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 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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