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M3.8 Depth: 36.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 14:01:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near COSTA RICA (Costa Rica) on January 2, 2026 at 14:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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
M3.8
Depth
36.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 14:01:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
City
Río Naranjo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.70000, -85.07000
Temperature
25.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36 km
Shallow
36 km
36 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tenorio
    Distance: 7 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'916 m ·Costa Rica
  • Miravalles
    Distance: 11 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Costa Rica
  • Rincon de la Vieja
    Distance: 33 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'729 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Costa Rica
  • Arenal
    Distance: 48 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'670 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Costa Rica
  • Orosi
    Distance: 54 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'659 m ·Costa Rica
  • Platanar
    Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica

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