Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Puntarenas Province · Puntarenas Province
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M3.1 Earthquake near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica) on July 13, 2026 at 10:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.
Details
ID
f6f3918cb176f86f5ab237a4f53088e75a454d06
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-13 10:29:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Puntarenas Province
Source
emsc
Coordinates
10.10660,
-85.03160
Temperature
25.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
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Rincon de la Vieja Activity reported
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Poas Activity reported
Puntarenas Province
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 96 Catalogue entries
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