Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Puntarenas Province · Puntarenas Province
Country overviewCosta Rica · Puntarenas Province
M3.1 Earthquake near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
On October 15, 2026 at 14:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.
Details
ID
dbad266fbc1b54561ace287afd8f6e03b7113dbd
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-15 14:51:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.69180,
-83.79670
Temperature
29.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (26 km)
Regional average: 26 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
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Poas Activity reported
Puntarenas Province
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 42 Catalogue entries
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