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M3.3 Depth: 16.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Puntarenas (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-06-13 15:14:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Puntarenas (Costa Rica) on June 13, 2026 at 15:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Costa Rica: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-13 15:14:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas
City
Puntarenas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.49750, -85.27090
Temperature
29.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 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

  • Arenal
    Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'670 m ·Last eruption: 2010 ·Costa Rica
  • Platanar
    Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'267 m ·Costa Rica
  • Tenorio
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'916 m ·Costa Rica
  • Poas
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'697 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Costa Rica
  • Miravalles
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'028 m ·Last eruption: 1946 ·Costa Rica
  • Barva
    Distance: 147 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'906 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Costa Rica

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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