Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Puntarenas Province · Puntarenas Province
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M3.6 Earthquake near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)
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About this earthquake
On October 11, 2026 at 10:06 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 10 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
f81eb37f2ee103c3dcb4c741834ed3107f07e4e4
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-11 10:06:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.21220,
-82.97590
Temperature
27.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (26.1 km)
Regional average: 26.1 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
Volcanoes nearby
-
Poas Activity reported
Puntarenas Province
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 42 Catalogue entries
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