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M3.1 Depth: 98.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Sabana Redonda, Alajuela Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-06-15 06:17:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 15, 2026 at 06:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Sabana Redonda, Alajuela Province (Costa Rica). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 98 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
98.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-15 06:17:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Alajuela Province
City
Sabana Redonda
County
Poás
Village
Sabana Redonda
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.12890, -84.21650
Temperature
16.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 98 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 98 km
Intermediate
98 km
98 km — deeper than the regional average (27.1 km)
Regional average: 27.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Poas
    Distance: 8 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'697 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Costa Rica
  • Barva
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  • Platanar
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  • Irazu
    Distance: 43 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'436 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Costa Rica
  • Turrialba
    Distance: 51 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'340 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Costa Rica
  • Arenal
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'670 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Costa Rica

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