M3.0 Depth: 31.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Guaycará, Puntarenas (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-04-11 11:12:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Guaycará, Puntarenas (Costa Rica) on April 11, 2026 at 11:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 31 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

31.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-11 11:12:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Costa Rica

State

Puntarenas

City

Guaycará

County

Golfito

Source

emsc

Coordinates

8.70100, -83.12590

Temperature

28.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

31 km

31 km — close to the regional average (27.1 km)

Regional average: 27.1 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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