Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 17.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Puntarenas · Puntarenas
Country overviewCosta Rica · Puntarenas
M3.0 Earthquake near Puntarenas (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
On February 22, 2026 at 22:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Puntarenas (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Costa Rica: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
f2ac38d0f91753b03270e6acc64fea2a4b659c62
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-22 22:42:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Puntarenas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.60370,
-84.07560
Temperature
27.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
17 km
17 km — shallower than the regional average (25.8 km)
Regional average: 25.8 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
-
Poas Activity reported
Puntarenas
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 73 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
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