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M4.8 Depth: 62.8 km

M4.8 Earthquake near San Ignacio, San José (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-04-28 03:49:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near San Ignacio, San José (Costa Rica) on April 28, 2026 at 03:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 63 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
62.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 03:49:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
San José
City
San Ignacio
County
Acosta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.79390, -84.15500
Temperature
15.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 62.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 62.8 km
Shallow
62.8 km
62.8 km — deeper than the regional average (26.4 km)
Regional average: 26.4 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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