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M3.3 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Katira, Alajuela Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 13:12:52 UTC Local time: —

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 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-28 13:12:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Alajuela Province
City
Katira
County
Guatuso
Village
Katira
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.76000, -84.95000
Temperature
24.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (27.4 km)
Regional average: 27.4 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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