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M3.2 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Puntarenas (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 22:14:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 8, 2026 at 22:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Puntarenas (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 9 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: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-08 22:14:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas
City
Puntarenas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.02340, -84.06330
Temperature
29.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than 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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