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M3.0 Depth: 14.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Puntarenas (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-01-15 15:22:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 15, 2026 at 15:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Puntarenas (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-15 15:22:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas
City
Puntarenas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.67910, -83.81990
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 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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