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M3.5 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-06-22 17:54:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 22, 2026 at 17:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-22 17:54:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas Province
City
Puntarenas Province
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.21050, -83.24060
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 km — shallower than 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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