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M3.4 Depth: 16.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-06-17 01:45:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 17, 2026 at 01:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 01:45:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas Province
City
Puntarenas Province
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.57890, -83.80760
Temperature
27.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 km — shallower than the regional average (26.3 km)
Regional average: 26.3 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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