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M3.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-07-26 23:22:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 26, 2026 at 23:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Puntarenas Province (Costa Rica). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Costa Rica: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-26 23:22:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Puntarenas Province
City
Puntarenas Province
Source
emsc
Coordinates
8.85710, -84.15020
Temperature
26.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (27.4 km)
Regional average: 27.4 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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