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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Puntarenas (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-05-13 18:45:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Puntarenas (Costa Rica) on May 13, 2026 at 18:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 18:45:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas
City
Puntarenas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.52490, -84.61820
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'670 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Costa Rica
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