Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Alajuela Province · Katira
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M3.3 Earthquake near Katira, Alajuela Province (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
On July 28, 2026 at 13:12 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Katira, Alajuela Province (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 7 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 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.8.
Details
ID
de54630ad75323b0b4e9b319b6e18695eee8e432
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-28 13:12:52 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Katira
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.76000,
-84.95000
Temperature
24.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (25.9 km)
Regional average: 25.9 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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Rincon de la Vieja Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 392 Catalogue entries
Of 391 other entries for this area and period, 189 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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