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M4.6 Depth: 73.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Páramo, San Jose Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 10:33:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Páramo, San Jose Province (Costa Rica) on July 16, 2026 at 10:33 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 73 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 73 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 73 km
Intermediate
73 km
73 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Panama Plate.
Near the boundary Panama ↔ Caribbean · about 82 km away

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