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M2.5 Depth: 69.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near San Isidro, Cartago (Costa Rica)

UTC time: 2026-01-23 15:29:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near San Isidro, Cartago (Costa Rica) on January 23, 2026 at 15:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 69 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Costa Rica: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
69.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-23 15:29:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Costa Rica
State
Cartago
City
San Isidro
County
El Guarco
Village
San Isidro
Source
emsc
Coordinates
9.78700, -83.96830
Temperature
25.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 69 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 69 km
Shallow
69 km
69 km — deeper than 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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