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M3.4 Depth: 46.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Guacimal, Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-08-27 19:29:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Guacimal, Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica) on August 27, 2026 at 19:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 46 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
46.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-27 19:29:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas Province
City
Guacimal
County
Puntarenas
Village
Guacimal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.24000, -84.83000
Temperature
32.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 46 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 46 km
Shallow
46 km
46 km — deeper than the regional average (27 km)
Regional average: 27 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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