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M2.5 Depth: 22.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Copey, San Jose Province (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 00:08:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 00:08 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Copey, San Jose Province (Costa Rica). With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Costa Rica: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 00:08:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
San Jose Province
City
Copey
County
Dota
Village
Copey
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.48140, -83.96460
Temperature
22.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 km
22 km — close to the regional average (27.1 km)
Regional average: 27.1 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

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