M4.6 earthquake — 28 km S of Quepos, Costa Rica
An magnitude 4.6 earthquake occurred 28 km S of Quepos, Costa Rica on Sep 10, 2026 at 18:04 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 35 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.6 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | 9.172, -84.147 |
| Time | Sep 10, 18:04 UTC |
| Location | 28 km S of Quepos, Costa Rica |
| USGS event ID | us7000tget |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3.9 | 135 km | Sep 18, 22:09 UTC | 8 km W of Cañas Gordas, Panama |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.